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New 'Canalathon' challenge launched across our waterways

16 May 2022

People across England and Wales are being challenged to put on their trainers and take to the towpaths in a new ‘Canalathon’ to raise money to protect our 200-year-old canals and the wildlife-rich green corridors that they provide.
Liverpool's historic docks awarded Blue Flag Marina Award

13 May 2022

We've been awarded the international Blue Flag award for the Royal Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock marinas in Liverpool.
Trust unlocks UK's longest river for endangered migratory fish

13 May 2022

This May, for the first time in nearly 180 years, the UK’s longest river has been unlocked for the epic spawning migration of an endangered fish, the twaite shad. An ambitious conservation project has unlocked the length of the River Severn, reconnecting ancient spawning grounds for this once-prolific fish.
Giving Gloucester a solution to pollution

6 May 2022

We're launching two projects that will enhance Gloucester - bringing greenery to, and removing rubbish from, the water around the historic Docks.
New contractors to manage our grass, weeds and trees

6 May 2022

We've appointed three new companies to carry out grass cutting and other vegetation management across our reservoirs and 2,000 miles of waterways.
Anderton Boat Lift hosts major Steam Festival and 10K charity run

3 May 2022

Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s historic ‘Cathedral of Canals’ in Northwich, will be hosting two major public weekend events in May – a Steam Festival (7 and 8 May) and a 10K Run (Sunday 15 May).
Celebrating 21st anniversary of the Huddersfield Canal

29 April 2022

We're inviting you to join in on the bank holiday fun with help from BBC star Robbie Cummings.
Absolute Bowie to headline entertainment at Crick Boat Show

27 April 2022

The UK’s ‘Best Bowie’ tribute act will take to the stage at Crick Boat Show on the Friday night (3 June), part of a host of entertainment planned at Britain’s biggest inland waterways event, be held across the Bank Holiday Weekend celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 3-5 June 2022.
New Partnership Project to aid the Montgomery Canal

22 April 2022

People and wildlife are set to benefit on the Montgomery Canal as part of a unique partnership between us and ethical drinks company Belu Water.
New floating reed beds will green up Reading and attract more wildlife to the city

21 April 2022

More than 1,300 aquatic plants will be adding a wildlife-friendly splash of greenery to Reading this month with the installation of five floating reed beds on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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