A Wheathampstead volunteer has been awarded the title 'River Champion' by The River Restoration Centre for his work on the River Lea. Read more ...

Luton residents are being invited to give feedback on Affinity Water's proposals for the River Lea at Manor Road Park. Read more ...

At the start of April 2017 Affinity Water reduced the amount of water they take from the environment by sixteen million litres per day (16Ml/d) at one of their pumping stations near Watton-at-Stone. Read more ...

Local resident Sally Gray spotted this Grey Wagtail enjoying Houghton Brook. Read more ...

Do you live or work in Luton? Make your lunchtimes livelier by heading out on free guided walks.

Sustrans runs an hour-long walk every Thursday from Luton Town Hall. The walks follow a variety of routes, including a loop through Wardown Park. Read more ...

Four free hands-on training days organised by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust to give you the skills to carry out river habitat enhancement work. Read more ...

Did you know that there are fantastic health walks on offer to Luton locals for free? The good news doesn't end there, either – the walks have been enhanced with information about the natural features of your neighbourhood. Read more ...

A team of 17 unemployed Luton volunteers have improved their prospects and a local green space by joining a course in Luton's Leagrave Park. Read more ...

A group of local volunteers have worked hard to improve the habitat of the River Lea over the last year. Read more ...

The Luton Lea is the section of the River Lea from Houghton Regis, Lewsey and Leagrave Park to Luton Hoo Lakes. This guide introduces six sites where schools can easily access the River and/ or its tributaries, provides key information on access and safety along with some suggested activities at each site. Read more ...