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We have recently had what appears to be a breach of the fence near the east bank gate. It may have started with a vehicle hitting a post but the fence was clearly broken down by people and a pathway (more…)

Details of the annual EA survey of the River Colne can be read by clicking River Colne – Springwell Lane 2013   (more…)

It has caused some concern recently that three crayfish traps have been found on the banks of the Colne in pegs  2 and 3 adjacent to Springwell lake. It is strange that the traps were not actually deployed but even (more…)

A link has been added to the Weather page that will take you to the Environment Agency website to view latest conditions on the River Colne. (more…)

The following has been published by the Environment Agency, appealling for information following a pollution incident on the River Crane which was caused by vandalism / criminal damage. If anyone has any information contact details are provided.   River Crane pollution (more…)

The following news item is from the Angling Trust: We’ve responded to feedback from anglers by introducing a new monthly subscription option. Individual members can now spread the cost of Angling Trust membership over 12 months by paying just £2.50 (more…)

On the morning of 15th September one of our Night Members reported an incident in Springwell Lane at the entrance to Springwell Lake where there were a group of people believed to be Eastern Europeans fully equipped with wet suit, (more…)

We have been advised by Affinity Water that the Herts and Midddlesex Wildlife Trust will be carrying out a “Water Vole Survey” on Tuesday 10th / Wednesday 11th September at Stockers Lake, Springwell Lake and the section of the River Colne adjacent (more…)