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
29/05/26
– News
Stay safe and cool near water in the heatwave!
With the extraordinary heat this week plus tragic news of fatalities in water around the country, we are grateful to Royal Life Saving Society for sharing information on Summer Water Safety and resources for the RLSS UK's Drowning Prevention Week 13-20th June 2026.
10/03/26
– News
ColneCAN logo Spring challenge
Spring is in the air! ColneCAN is seeking a new fresh logo!
25/02/26
– News for Rivers Pinn, Ash and the Twin Rivers
River Pinn Outfall Safari 2026
The Zoological Society London (ZSL) are looking for volunteers to help identify hidden pollution to improve and protect the River Pinn.
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!