Introduction to the Thames Estuary

The Thames Estuary Partnership (TEP) is an independent charity that was established to enhance, conserve, protect and maintain the coastal, environmental and natural heritage of the Thames Estuary and the land and water areas adjoining the Thames and its tributaries from the mouth of the estuary at the North Sea up to Chelsea Bridge.We work with governmental bodies, port and local authorities, riverside developers, NGOs, community groups, passionate individuals and the wider public to maximise our positive impact on this unique environment.