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Record number of waterways get Green Flag status

16 July 2019

Over 300 miles of Canal & River Trust waterways have achieved Green Flag status.
New towpath for River Lee in Clapton

11 July 2019

A half-mile stretch of towpath along the River Lee in Clapton has been given a makeover to provide a better surface for the thousands of people who use it each year.
People and projects making life better by water

11 July 2019

We are celebrating some of the fantastic work carried out by our teams and volunteers over the past year with the presentation of our annual Waterways Alive Awards in Birmingham.
Photography competition launched to celebrate the 250th birthday of Birmingham’s canals

11 July 2019

To celebrate 250 years since the first section of the Birmingham Canal Navigations opened, we are launching a photography competition in partnership with the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society, to capture beautiful canal images in this special anniversary year.
Improvements to London canals announced as boat numbers soar

4 July 2019

As figures are published revealing that the number of boats on London’s canals have reached a new record high, we have announced a programme of improvements to help keep up with demand.
£3.1 million investment secured to improve Titford Pools

3 July 2019

In partnership with the European Regional Development Fund, Highways England and Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council we have secured £3.1 milion to improve the water quality and encourage wildlife back to the Titford Pools in Oldbury.
Repair works underway on the "beating hearts" of the Kennet & Avon

3 July 2019

Restrictions to navigation over the summit of the Kennet & Avon Canal and at Caen Hill Flight have been put in place as we start work to repair a faulty pump.
Cast your nets for free in Leicester with Let's Fish!

3 July 2019

People living in Leicester will have the chance to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of fishing on the city’s waterways over the next month with free angling taster sessions taking place throughout July.
Discovery Day at Devizes

26 June 2019

We are hosting a discovery day on the Kennet & Avon Canal with an exciting programme of activities designed with something for all ages and interests.
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service launch safety campaign

21 June 2019

We are working in partnership with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and Mel Goodship, whose son James tragically drowned in Lower Foulridge Reservoir in 2014, to highlight the dangers of swimming in open water this summer.

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