National Press Releases

Waterways To Strike A Blow Against Climate Change

08 October 2008
British Waterways has today announced plans to generate renewable energy at canal and riverside locations across the UK. Working with Partnerships for Renewables, British Waterways is the first public corporation to explore opportunities for wind turbines and small-scale hydro power schemes. The proposals, which could provide annual savings in excess of 100,000 tonnes of CO2, would generate enough power for 45,000 homes – the equivalent to the canalside town of Blackburn.

Bugs, Beasties And Canalside Creatures - Make The Most Of The Half Term Break And Explore Your Local Canal

06 October 2008
With autumn in full swing, British Waterways is encouraging families to get out and about on the UK's 2,200-mile network of canals and rivers this half term to sample the rich array of wildlife and take part in its annual Wildlife Survey.

Remembering The 'Idle Women' - A Story Of Wartime Heroism

03 October 2008
More than 60 years after the end of World War II, a group of ladies who worked relentlessly transporting cargo along the nation’s waterways in aid of the war effort are to be honoured officially for the first time.

Good Progress At The Stourbridge Canal Breach

26 September 2008
Work is progressing well at the Stourbridge Canal breach site with a number of significant milestones reached this week. With both clay dams now built and water pumped from the River Stour into the majority of the canal (apart from the breach site), British Waterways has now been able to release all of the trapped boats back onto the network.

British Waterways Press Update

24 September 2008
The latest round up of stories for the the waterways press.

Boat Licensing Update

23 September 2008
During 2007 British Waterways undertook an extensive consultation on future boat licence fees. Many boaters and representative groups contributed to this and some good suggestions were made.

BW Celebrates Waterway Volunteers

17 September 2008
British Waterways (BW) is celebrating the diversity and importance of the volunteering that takes place across its canals and rivers by recognising ten projects that have been particularly successful in the past 12 months. Ranging from heritage recording and ranger services to physical construction works and encouraging community engagement, BW will be highlighting the value of the projects by presenting an 'acknowledgement' award to each.

Waterways For The 21st Century

10 September 2008
British Waterways’ Annual Meeting in Birmingham this autumn (8 October 2008) will include, for the first time, an open panel debate on the future role and funding of waterways in England and Wales in the 21st Century. This will be the first step towards a public consultation across Great Britain next year on British Waterways’ ten-year business strategy.

British Waterways Press Update

21 August 2008
The latest round up of stories for the the waterways press

Living Life In The Slow Lane - Nationwide Survey Assesses Demand For Residential Boating

19 August 2008
In response to the sustained and continued increase in the usage of the UK’s canals and rivers, including by people wishing to live afloat, the Residential Boat Owners Association (RBOA) and British Waterways (BW) are inviting current and prospective residential boaters to complete a survey to provide information on the demand for living afloat and their preferences for different types of residential moorings.

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