The Severn River Authority was one of 27 river authorities created by the Water Resources Act 1963. It took over the powers of the existing Severn River Board and was given additional duties to monitor water quality and protect water resources.
Area
The area covered by the Severn River Authority was the whole catchment area of the River Severn and it was the second-largest in area after the Yorkshire River Authority. Although much of the catchment was in England, the Authority also exercised its powers including flood defence, in the headwaters of the river in Wales The major cities within the authority's area included Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford. ==Organisation==