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We're you to enjoy the waterways safely this World Drowning Prevention Day
With World Drowning Prevention Day coming up on 25 July, we're urging people to stay out of inland waters during the hot weather.
22 July 2026
15 Locks to receive brand new replacement gates in 15th year of support from Postcode Lottery players
We're today celebrating 15 years of vital support from Postcode Lottery players by announcing “15 locks for 15 years”.
16 July 2026
We're calling on thousands of weevils to help battle invasive weed on the Grantham Canal
We're calling on the help of thousands of weed munching weevils on the Grantham Canal as part our efforts to tackle invasive plant species.
15 July 2026
Green Flag Awards celebrate a decade of recognition for our canals
We're celebrating ten years of Green Flag Award success, with 758 miles of our waterways now recognised by Keep Britain Tidy for their quality, management and value to local communities.
14 July 2026
We're appealing for volunteers at one of the nation’s most charming canal-side villages
We're inviting you to discover new skills, meet like-minded people and play a part in caring for a 200-year-old canal, as we launch a range of exciting volunteering opportunities at Stoke Bruerne.
14 July 2026
We've published results of our Annual Boaters' Survey 2026
We've published the results of our Annual Boaters’ Survey, with overall satisfaction at 50%, down from 55% in 2025 but remaining above the 2024 low point of 46%.
9 July 2026
15 locks to receive new gates in 15th year of support from Postcode Lottery players
We are celebrating 15 years of vital support from Postcode Lottery players by announcing “15 locks for 15 years”.
8 July 2026
Montgomery Canal restoration boosts visitor numbers and local spending
New research shows that the Montgomery Canal restoration project is driving growth in visitor numbers and local spending.
7 July 2026
Volunteer artists transform Thorne Lock with community canal mural
Visitors to Thorne Lock on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal can now enjoy a vibrant new mural celebrating the local area, thanks to the dedication and artistic talents of our volunteers.
2 July 2026
Keep Cool This Summer at ‘Wonder of the Waterways’
Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel celebrates 25 years since landmark restoration and reopening.
2 July 2026

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