Improving Water Quality in the Tidal Thames
Improving water quality in the tidal Thames is a key goal under the Thames Vision. The PLA works with a variety of partners to achieve this goal through measures such as reducing litter in the river using our litter collectors, engaging with organisations part of the Thames Litter Forum and developing pollution prevention measures for the river. The PLA has a responsibility to safeguard the marine environment when dealing with emergency incidents such as an oil spill, therefore the PLA has developed a response plan in order to best protect the natural environment and ensure the safety on the river. The PLA is also responsible for maintaining navigable depths in the main channels of the tidal Thames, whereas, berth operators are responsible for the maintenance of their berths and approaches under the regulation of the PLA and in accordance with the Maintenance Dredging Framework.
Keeping the Thames Clean
We and our partners across the Thames community work to remove and monitor rubbish in the river.
Dredging in the Tidal Thames
Our approach to carrying out and licensing essential dredging operations to maintain safe navigation aims to minimise disruption to the delicate Thames ecosystem.
Pollution Prevention Measures for the River
A wider approach to prevent pollution in the river and make the tidal Thames healthier for current and future generations.
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