The Taunton RIver Stewardship Council serves as the central coordinating body for implementing the Stewardship Plan. Their purpose is to promote the long-term protection of the river by:
1. Bringing together, on a regular basis, various parties responsible for river management
2. Facilitating agreements and coordination among them
3. Providing a focus and a forum for all river interests to discuss and make recommendations regarding issues of concern
4. Establishing priorities, work plans, action plans, and similar strategies to advance implementation of the Stewardship Plan