Pioneering research that influences: 

Coupling the latest technology with tried and tested methods of data collection puts us in a robust position to understand the health of our rivers. In partnership with Brunel University we have launched a trail-blazing project that will use remote controlled boats to survey the water quality of our rivers in hard to reach locations. Meanwhile, our citizen science programme is making valuable contributions to science by helping us better understand the health of the Thames – through water quality testing, and through litter monitoring to analyse the types and quantities of litter, which helps us tackle the sources of litter that are reaching the Thames.
 
Advocacy that energises:

We use our solid reputation to influence meaningful change for communities and waterways; advocating for rivers and communities at senior level. We partner on key campaigns to galvanise change such as cutting plastic pollution in our rivers. We contribute to policy and advisory groups that introduce effective and sustainable measures, such as Break The Bag Habit, and host and bring together many catchment partnerships across London that collaborate to share ideas and best practice. We co-ordinate London Rivers Week, an annual showcase of river restorations on the Thames, through the London Rivers Restoration Group, a sub-section of the Catchment Partnerships in London.