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However much time or experience you have, you can help save waterways heritage.
Save Waterways Heritage
By making a donation, you will help save waterways heritage for you and the next generation.
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Help us to protect the future of our waterways
Join waterways-lovers across Britain to campaign for the 7,000 miles of unique waterways heritage.
EXPLORE YOUR WATERWAYS
Find out about the navigable canals and rivers near you – as well as waterways events, activities and groups.
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WHAT IWA DOES
We are passionate about protecting and restoring Britain’s network of canals and navigable rivers for everyone to enjoy.
The inland waterways are special outdoor places – sometimes tranquil and sometimes bustling – whose unique heritage and habitats are under threat from lack of funding and inconsiderate planning.
We campaign locally and nationally for the waterways – supporting restorations, lobbying parliament, championing regeneration and raising waterways users concerns. We’re also prone to rolling up our sleeves and giving the waterways a bit of TLC.
Our members are waterways-lovers from all walks of life who want to preserve and improve the network for future generations.
Greener boating
We are campaigning for boating on canals and rivers to be more sustainable.
Preserving heritage
Britain’s canals and rivers are a unique, living heritage. But that heritage is at risk.
Safeguarding waterways
Hundreds of miles of waterways are currently starved of funding.
Restoring waterways
Bringing Britain’s blue infrastructure back to life is good for people and places.
Inland Waterways Events
LOVE YOUR WATERWAYS
Together we can protect and restore the waterways; Britain's 7,000 miles of canals and navigable rivers need your help.