The £500,000 investment, awarded by the Mayor of London’s Green Roots Fund, will support the restoration of a 3.4km stretch of Salmons Brook in rural Enfield, running through Enfield Chase.
The funds have been awarded to Enfield Council and environmental charity Thames21.
Councillor Sabri Ozaydin, Enfield Council’s cabinet member for environment and placemaking, said: “Salmons Brook is one of Enfield’s most loved local streams.
“We are working with our partners to improve the health of the river.
“Thanks to funding from the Mayor of London, this project will help us undo years of damage caused by pollution.”
The project aims to return the brook to a more natural state and will include the creation of new wetlands and woodland areas.
It will also benefit the community by reducing flood risk for around 2,000 homes in Edmonton.
The restoration of the surrounding land is expected to play a key role in managing floodwaters and protecting nearby properties.
Rebecca Turnpenney, catchment partnership officer for the London Lea at Thames21, said: “This project is a milestone for London’s rivers.
“By returning the Salmons Brook to its natural form, we are not only restoring habitats and reducing flood risk but also creating a space where local communities can connect with nature and each other.
“It shows what’s possible when bold vision, strong partnerships, and inclusive engagement come together.”
Enfield Council and Thames21 plan to work closely with residents and community groups.
The goal is to create a shared space that supports nature, promotes wellbeing, and strengthens community ties.
Deputy Mayor for environment and energy, Mete Coban, said: “The Mayor and I are proud to support the Salmon Brooks project which will help protect homes from flooding and create a natural landscape for the community to enjoy.
“This exemplifies what Mayor’s Green Roots Fund is about – ensuring access to quality green space, supporting nature to improve our climate resilience, and helping to transform our neighbourhoods.
“We will continue to build a better, greener London for everyone.”
