Our Vision is that:
The Colne Catchment is a place where people are working together to protect and improve the water environment for everyone.
Water is clean, plentiful and, sensitively managed, meeting the needs of all those that rely on its resource but enabling it to reach its full biological potential, supporting rich and diverse populations of fish, birds and other wildlife. The Catchment is a healthy, economically vibrant environment, creating a natural and attractive amenity for people to enjoy and improving social wellbeing for present and future generations.
Aims
Latest news
08/11/25
– News
The ColneCAN Conference 2025: Biodiversity and Nature Recovery in the Colne Catchment & the value of connecting
There was a great turn out for the annual conference of the Colne Catchment Action Network (ColneCAN) on Tuesday 21st October at Watersmeet, Rickmansworth.
17/10/25
– News
RSWT River Corridor Petition
The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts are urging people to sign their River Corridor Petition.
07/10/25
– News for Upper Colne and tributaries
Campaign to plant 100 Black poplar trees in Hertfordshire
This scheme to reintroduce black poplars in Hertfordshire is called ‘Nurture through nature’, and is the theme chosen by Nicholas Buxton, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, which he is implementing in collaboration with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
Catchment areas of the River Colne
Roll over the map to highlight the individual catchments, click to visit the action plan for that catchment.
You can help in many ways: from saving water at home to more hands-on practical work with the rivers themselves. You may also have ideas about new or existing projects – we would like to hear them!