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Bat detectives hired to locate bat activity on Lune Aqueduct

16 August 2010
Specialist ecologists have been helping British Waterways to locate and map the movements of bats in and around Lune Aqueduct

Leeds & Liverpool Canal drought update

12 August 2010
The North West continues to endure some of the worst drought conditions for 100 years which means the British Waterways’ (BW) partial closure of the Leeds & Liverpool canal will continue for the foreseeable future.

Fish rescue on Leeds & Liverpool Canal

12 August 2010
British Waterways' ecologists are due to carry out a fish relocation on a temporarily closed section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal today, 12 August.

New horse bridge boost for Weaver Valley access route

12 August 2010
British Waterways is to improve access to the Weaver Valley for communities and visitors with a brand new horse friendly bridge across the river at Dutton Locks.

Families urged to go 'quackers' at our Aqueducks fun day

10 August 2010
The newly formed group now caring for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal’s World Heritage Site is throwing a party to celebrate its launch – and communities the length and breadth of Llangollen Canal are invited.

Ten thrifty things to do by the water this bank holiday weekend

10 August 2010
Britain’s canals and rivers offer more than 2,000 miles of thrifty fun. Whatever floats your boat - whether it's exploring history, wildlife, relaxing or getting active - there's something for everyone.

Life in the slow lane

10 August 2010
More people than ever are enjoying the UK’s 200 year-old canal network. Last year the number of adults visiting an inland waterway topped 13 million, illustrating a turnaround in fortunes which has seen canal restorations grow the network by 10 per cent and the number of canal boats increase by over 40 per cent since the turn of the century.

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