Overview of river functions | Greenwich Maritime Centre | University of Greenwich

Please see the snapshots of governance structure for the organisations managing these functions since 1960.

The key functions of the river are:

Conservancy of the river

Flood risk management

Habitat/eco-system

Land drainage/water level management

Navigation

Pollution control

Port of London

Recreation

Riverside development and planning

River freight transport

Sewerage

Water resources and water supply

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