I've just read your very measured letter to the Editor of MBM and whilst I totally agree that it is not 'our' job to manage the River I do believe it is our 'right' to help decide where our money is spent. The Thames River Users have a long and proud history of being directly involved with whoever 'Thames Management' was/is right through from T.C. to T.W. to N.R.A. They have had a say in what the Navigation Authoritiy's priorities should be.
Have those 'User Groups' been involved in this latest proposal? Have they seen the business case? Have they heard and ageed with the 'rationale? If they have would they please take the time to explain their view? If they have not would they please tell us what their next step is and what they might what us to do to help!