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We've received grant of £1.7 million from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund

28 July 2021

We've been awarded a grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery.
We've deployed an army of weevils to eat canal menace

27 July 2021

An army of 2mm-long weevils has been called-in to prevent the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal from being overcome by a problematic water weed.
Boom in boating as restrictions lift

23 July 2021

We're seeing boats returning to the water in fleets as restrictions lift and the sun shines. With school holidays starting, it could be a record-breaking summer for boating.
Waterfront festival returns to Sheffield

23 July 2021

Following last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions, we're delighted to announce the day of family fun on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal will return on Saturday, September 18.
Heritage skills training gets major boost

22 July 2021

The traditional heritage skill of lime pointing has been given a major boost this month (July), thanks to a special course run by us on the Peak Forest Canal.
New partnership brings outdoor art and culture to our waterways

22 July 2021

We're unveiling a summer of arts along our waterways as coronavirus restrictions lift.
There is an increase in numbers of people jumping into our canals and rivers

20 July 2021

We're seeing an increase in numbers of people jumping into our canals and rivers and we are issuing a reminder ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July) asking families to stay SAFE by water.
Repairing the Dundas Aqueduct

20 July 2021

A specialist abseiling team is working with us to repair the historic Grade I listed Dundas Aqueduct on the Kennet & Avon Canal near Bath.
New underwater robot is a game changer for reservoir maintenance

12 July 2021

A new underwater robot, trialled on Carr Mill Reservoir near St Helens, will revolutionise future reservoir maintenance.
Spending time on the water can be a perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing

9 July 2021

New research shows that being out on the water is beneficial for both health and wellbeing.

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