Cornmill Stream, Cornmill Meadows Dragonfly Sanctuary
Rivers and streams are a major wildlife resource of critical importance to wetland habitats such as those in the Regional Park. They support a wide range of plants and animals including threatened species such as the Otter and Water Vole. There are 75km of river channels within the Regional Park.
In addition to providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife, rivers can also perform an important role in flood management, water supply, transport and recreation.
To effectively conserve the wildlife associated with the river systems it is important to link up isolated patches of good habitat. This requires a great deal of cooperation between different organisations and landowners and benefits from the partnership approach promoted through the BAP.
Rivers and streams are an integral feature of the Lee Valley and can be accessed along the length of the Regional Park.