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Earlswood Lakes works to be completed by mid-November

18 October 2021

We're close to completing its £1.6 million programme of improvements to the reservoirs at Earlswood.
Canals and towpaths wave the green flag for quality

15 October 2021

We have announced that 40 new miles of waterway, including the iconic locks at Foxton and urban canals in Coventry, Manchester and Stoke, have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.
Cheshire's over 55s are invited to join 'Active Waterways' winter walk programme

15 October 2021

We're inviting Cheshire’s Over 55s to beat the winter blues by joining a new, free ‘Active Waterways’ 12 week walks programme starting in November.
The Princess Royal opens underwater view of the River Severn

15 October 2021

The Princess Royal officially opened a unique underwater wild fish viewing gallery on the River Severn at Diglis in Worcester as part of the biggest conservation project of its kind in Europe.
Two weeks left for you to have your say on the future of Welsh Harp Reservoir

12 October 2021

We're working with a group of local partner organisations to create a Joint Vision for the future of the Welsh Harp Reservoir.
Half term Halloween fun at Fradley Junction

11 October 2021

Visitors to Fradley Junction should prepare for some spooky fun this Halloween with a free family-friendly Halloween scavenger hunt around the nearby nature reserve.
Improving towpaths along the Llangollen Canal

4 October 2021

We've begun work to improve a section of towpath along the Llangollen Canal for the thousands of people and boaters who use and visit this UNESCO World Heritage site every year.
Introducing changes to our national mowing programme

28 September 2021

The new national policy will ensure the needs of boaters, towpath users, anglers and others accessing the waterways are met, while increasing habitat for the wildlife that thrives along the towpaths and canal banks, including in urban areas.
Celebrating the first anniversary of Stainton Aqueduct restoration

28 September 2021

The first anniversary of the completion of a £2.2 million restoration of Stainton Aqueduct in South Cumbria is being marked with a special festival of events in October, including a heritage day, paddle sports, 10K charity run and temporary exhibition.
Waging war against invasive weeds

24 September 2021

We're waging a major battle to control invasive weeds on the Lancaster Canal.

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