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Some local literary treats
After a bracing winter walk in the Colne Valley, what could be nicer than curling up with a good book? We’ve got a few suggestions you may wish to add to your reading list. All are of local interest and full of fascinating stories and information.

Explore your Colne Valley Park – Autumn 2025 edition is ready!
Welcome to our Autumn newsletter with details of the challenges of protecting the Park and the local rivers and lots more, project updates, and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Autumn! Take a break and read the latest edition online here.
Spotlight

Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!

Riverfly Surveying
Find out what Riverfly surveying is and how you can get involved in the Colne Valley Regional Park.

How can we best conserve our Green Belt? Planning Conference starts conversation
MORE than 80 people attended the Colne Valley Regional Park’s conference at Brunel University on April 18, which focused on how the Green Belt on the fringe of London can be improved.

Donate Now to Help us Conserve the Colne Valley Park for Future Generations
Exciting news! Give to our charity appeal this week and Big Give’s Green Match Fund will DOUBLE your donation.

Analysis finds 267 micro pollutants in the river Colne
A detailed analysis of the water quality of the River Colne has found 267 different micro pollutants. This report reflects two years of work on the part of the Colne Valley Fisheries Consultative sampling water and sediment taken from the River Colne in Watford and upstream to the headwaters.

Engaging with Planning across the Colne Valley Regional Park – Workshop 9th March
The Colne Valley Regional Park held this free, interactive, event in Iver Village Hall. The evening aimed to help attendees:
On how to respond to large planning applications and Local Authority Plans; Understand the development threats facing our local Green Belt; By sharing a draft Planning Toolkit to help organisations.

Improving how the Green Belt functions on London’s Fringe – Conference 18th April
Are you interested in the future of the Green Belt, how it should function on the edge of London and where should planning policy be going? A forward thinking conference for Local Authorities, Politicians, National Organisations & Local Branches, Colne Valley Regional Park Member Orgs and other local organisations.

