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More Miles

More than 500 miles of the UK’s canals and river navigations have been restored to navigation since IWA was founded nearly 75 years ago; and another 700 miles is under active restoration thanks to the work of volunteers and hundreds of trusts and societies across the country.

What We’re Doing

700 miles under restoration

Restored canals are a catalyst for regeneration in run-down urban areas and become the life-blood of those redeveloped areas.

Proposed new waterways

As well as restoring waterways that used to exist, we support organisations who are promoting the building of new waterways.

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Come to your Census

In March 2021, every household in England and Wales will be expected to complete their census questionnaire. And, of course,…

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IWA’s call for more electric charging points gains support from MPs and Lords

Our vision for sustainable boating outlines how developments in more environmentally friendly propulsion can help the inland waterways meet the…

A section of the Wilts & Berks canal in water

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£100,000 awarded to Waterways in Progress

In May 2019 we launched a new grant of up to £100,000 to assist in funding projects, which promote the…

Wintry canal scene of the Packet House at Worsley

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Christmas card special: Canals in watercolour

Artist Dave Gardham tells us about his wintry waterways scenes that feature on IWA’s canal Christmas cards and his love of boating.

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Covid-19 and the inland waterways

Can I visit the waterways? The government has introduced new lockdown measures, which will be in effect from 5th November…

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Navigating Canal Tunnels Safely

Taking a boat through a tunnel can be an exciting element of any canal journey but navigating tunnels comes with inherent dangers which people need to be aware of.