National Press Releases

Clive Henderson elected as chairman of the British Waterways Advisory Forum

27 May 2010
The British Waterways Advisory Forum (BWAF) has elected Clive Henderson as its new chairman from 3 November 2010.

BW's 2010 works programme reflects boater feedback

18 May 2010
BW’s latest survey of more than 2,000 boat owners at the end of 2009 shows that opinions about the overall upkeep, value for money and experiences on the waterways remain stable. It reports that almost nine out of ten boaters (87%) would either definitely or probably recommend boating to other people.

British Waterways creates head of community engagement post

14 May 2010
British Waterways (BW) has established a senior management position specifically looking at community engagement across the 2,200-mile network of canals and navigable rivers it cares for. Caroline Killeavy has been appointed head of community engagement with a remit to grow the number of people volunteering across the waterways and so lay the foundation for any future transition of BW into the third sector.

Vole-au-Vent: Water voles spotted enjoying classic French cuisine

30 April 2010
British Waterways’ ecologists have discovered some unusual feeding habits of the normally herbivorous water vole after finding evidence of them eating the well known French delicacy – frogs’ legs.

Top 10 things to do on canals this May Bank Holiday weekend

27 April 2010
For anyone who doesn't feel the tug of the tiller this weekend, here is a list of things to do on canals all over Britain this May Bank Holiday weekend.

Steve Dunlop appointed Regeneration Director at British Waterways

23 April 2010
British Waterways has appointed Steve Dunlop to the role of regeneration director responsible for overseeing the breadth of canal-led regeneration projects across the UK.

British Waterways grows volunteer team and plans “canal adoptions” to engage communities

21 April 2010
As part of British Waterways’ proposed plans to move the canal network into a mutual organisation, such as a charitable trust, the organisation is continuing to seek new ways to work with volunteers.

British Waterways opens up 300 miles of canal to anglers

13 April 2010
British Waterways is making more than 300 miles of the national canal network available to angling clubs and individual anglers. The new Waterway Wanderers scheme launches on Thursday 15 April and will provide access to 122 previously unlicensed locations throughout England and Wales.

Waterway events flow into action

09 April 2010
Families are being urged by British Waterways to get up close and personal with their local canals this year as a whole host of events prepare to transform the waterways this spring and summer.

Dog walkers asked to take lead by cutting the crap

01 April 2010
British Waterways is appealing to dog owners to stop littering the branches of Britain’s hedgerows with plastic bags filled with their pets’ poo. These smelly non biodegradable eyesores have become a common sight across the nation’s canals, parks and countryside.

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