Waterways for Everyone
DEFRA has launched a consultation on an updated Government strategy for the inland waterways of England and Wales – “Waterways for Everyone”. This sets out this Government’s way forward for enhancing the public benefits of inland waterways and replaces the previous strategy document called “Waterways for Tomorrow”.
BW Waterways Condition Survey
Inland Waterways Deteriorating, say Boaters Two surveys initiated by the National Association of Boaters (NABO) have concluded that boaters believe that the inland waterways managed by British Waterways are in a parlous state.
An Invitation to take part
Dear friends Despite the fact that in order to maintain a steady state of maintenance, BW should be spending £30 million per year more than it does, DEFRA has cut its 2010/2011 budget by a further £4.6 million.