Inland Waterways Association

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Join our campaign to protect and restore 6,500 miles of inland waterways across the country. Click here to find out more.

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Read about six locations in our Silver Propeller Challenge around the Birmingham Canal Navigations. Click here to find out more.

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Working to protect and restore the country's 6,500 miles of canals and rivers

IWA is the leading membership charity dedicated to protecting and restoring Britain’s network of canal and river waterways. We use our extensive experience and member knowledge to formulate expert policies as well as undertake local and national campaigns that have a real impact on the UK's inland waterways.

Our Waterway Recovery Group provides practical and technical support to waterways restoration projects across the country and runs Canal Camp restoration working holidays, as well as providing skills training for volunteers.

Become a member today and help us to protect and expand the waterways network that you love.