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We urge you to stay water safe this summer

4 June 2020

With swimming pools across the country closed, we urge young people not to be tempted to cool down in open water this summer. Water temperatures can be extremely cold causing even the strongest swimmers to get into trouble and there are often hidden risks under the surface of the water.
Canal charities give public saftey boost to Carr Mill Reservoir St Helens

2 June 2020

Public safety at Carr Mill Reservoir, on the outskirts of St Helens, has had a boost with the installation of three new safety throw lines on the banks of the popular Merseyside beauty spot.
Update on summer navigation opportunities along Leeds & Liverpool, Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals

2 June 2020

We regret to confirm that navigation opportunities along the Leeds & Liverpool, Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals this summer will be restricted due to the combined effect of reduced reservoir capacity and one of the driest springs on record.
We are appealing for happy waterway memories to share on social media

22 May 2020

We are appealing for everyone to take a trip down memory lane and share recollections of happy times by water on social media
We have completed major repairs to Lancaster Canal

22 May 2020

We have completed work to repair Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal
Hundreds of fish rescued and re-homed as charity prepares for major dredging work on historic Bath waterway

22 May 2020

Specialist contractors working with us netted and re-homed hundreds of fish in preparation for the dredging of the six locks in the Bath Flight between Darlington Wharf and Bath Bottom Lock
Canal towpath closed between Bradley and Kildwick

21 May 2020

The towpath on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Bradley and Kildwick has been temporarily closed as work has restarted on the £2 million Craven towpath improvement project.
Work starts on £1 million repair project to upgrade Carr Mill Reservoir, St Helens

15 May 2020

We have started a major repair project to upgrade Carr Mill Reservoir on the outskirts of St Helens, Merseyside.
Our English waterways to reopen for navigation in three phases

13 May 2020

In line with the latest government advice issued today, 13 May 2020, the Trust is able to announce the phased reopening of navigation to private boating across its waterways in England.
Fish distress is off the scales during lockdown as we welcome back anglers

13 May 2020

Anglers and public are asked to help support us as we act on 300% increase in fish distress callouts during lockdown

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