Canal & river wildlife

We've put together a spotter's guide to what you might find on, in and by the water

Our canals and rivers provide homes for all kinds of plants and wildlife. Whether it is in the water or alongside it, nature thrives on the waterways

Invasive species can have a devastating effect on native canal and river wildlife, as they compete against each other for food, space, sunlight and water

Through our award-winning Canal & River Invasive Species Eradication Project, we're working hard to eradicate the presence of four aquatic plants

If you want to feed the ducks, swap bread for something a little healthier

Foraging along our canals and rivers is a wonderful way to add a sense of adventure to your day

We can point you in the right direction for wildlife walks

Download your free 'All about wildlife' guide and start exploring the nature on a waterway near you

Find out all about waterway wildlife by browsing through our blogs and features.

Find out about the different types of wildlife habitat which we're working to enhance and restore