Thame Operational Catchment

About

The river Thame is a relatively slow-flowing river with occasional in-channel runs and riffles. Though it meanders for much of its length, many of its tributaries have been extensively modified by straightening and dredging and are relatively narrow, shallow streams. The river itself supports fisheries and several still waters have high fish populations. The Thame catchment is predominantly rural in character, the majority of its land being agricultural in use and its floodplain given over to livestock grazing. Most of the catchment is underlain by impermeable clays in which there is little significant groundwater flow. The main urban area is Aylesbury.