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We've announced a £5 million upgrade to Harthill Reservoir

16 December 2020

Harthill Reservoir in South Yorkshire is to be given a £5 million upgrade.
We've received funding to help address climate challenges

16 December 2020

We will benefit from £2 million funding towards the many climate action and sustainability challenges our historic waterways face across England & Wales, and to support us in our contribution to mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Funding secured to create waterway roles for young people

11 December 2020

We have secured government support to create dozens of opportunities in heritage repair and construction, and waterways management, for young people, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Historic Whaley Bridge Warehouse re-launched as a community craft skills centre

7 December 2020

A historic Grade II* listed canal warehouse at the head of the Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge has been re-launched as a traditional craft skills centre, run by a new community interest company.
Climate change - impact on our historic canals and river navigations

7 December 2020

Our former industrial canals and river navigations are today playing a hugely important role in society and are enjoying a second golden age.
Canals improved by winter makeover

4 December 2020

W are carrying out a major winter makeover of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals.
How to enjoy the winter wonderland safely this year

3 December 2020

We are calling on people to enjoy being by water safely this winter and have published ten seasonal tips on how to take extra care on the towpaths.
Thousands of fish rehomed as we carry out £1 million repairs to Lancaster Canal

3 December 2020

We have started work to repair Bolton-le-Sands Embankment on the Lancaster Canal.
New lock gates on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

30 November 2020

We will be replacing three massive lock gates on the Green Flag award-winning Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal this month.
New Explorers films combine science lessons and waterways

20 November 2020

Two new films produced by our Explorers learning team have used our Anderton Boat Lift and National Waterways Museum in Cheshire to introduce basic physics concepts to primary school children.

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