River Lea Catchment Partnership - Upper Lea

Catchment projects

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21. Fish Passage at Wheathampstead Mill

Themes: Ecology and management

This project is to enable fish passage along the River Lea by removing barriers to migration. Read more ...

3. Invasive Non-Native Species Control

Themes: Ecology and management

This project aims to eradicate invasive non-native species (INNS) from the catchment. Read more ...

20. Restoring the river at Castle Farm

Themes: Ecology and management

Small-scale river restoration to improve the ecology and resilience of the River Lea. Read more ...

19. Reed Fen Habitat Creation at Batford Springs

Theme: Ecology and management; Public engagement

Creation of priority reed-fen habitat at Batford Spring Nature Reserve Read more ...

4. River Enhancement at Leasey Bridge

Themes: Ecology and management

Verulam Angling Club have enhanced the River Lea through their fishery to improve habitats for wildlife and fish stocks. Read more ...

1. Riverfly Monitoring Initiative

Themes: Data and monitoring

Establishing Riverfly Monitoring along the River Lea. Read more ...

11. The Meads

Theme: Ecology and management; Public engagement

This project aimed to reduce man-made erosion of the south/right bank of the river, better manage public access to the river, improve diversity of flow, and reduce siltation of the river bed. Read more ...

13. Eel pass at Lemsford Mill

Themes: Ecology and management

This project will design and install an eel pass at Lemsford Mill, to facilitate the movement of this endangered and iconic species. Read more ...

12. River Enhancement at Marford Farm

Themes: Ecology and management

This project will enhance the river conditions to promote invertebrates, wildlife and fish stocks and control excessive weed growth. Read more ...

3. Castle Farm Management Plan

Themes: Ecology and management

A plan to help manage the river and its wetland habitats at Castle Farm, which is in private ownership, has been developed and is being implemented. Read more ...