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Join us for an online presentation about Managing Boats on London’s Busy Waterways organised by IWA London Region.

This is a talk by Matthew Symonds, National Boating Manager (Leisure Boating), Canal & River Trust. There has been an increase in the number of boats on London’s waterways in recent years. The Canal & River Trust is engaging with boaters and other stakeholders, and asking questions such as:

  • How can we manage the number of boats in the capital and surrounding waterways, in terms of moorings and other facilities?
  • How can we look after the waterways which are part of our city’s heritage, to ensure they are cared for sustainably in the future?
  • How can we make sure with the increased usage of the waterways for a wide range of users, these remain an enjoyable experience for all?

Whether you live, work or play on London’s waterways, have an interest in our heritage, in nature, walking, cycling, or anything else your views matter. Matthew will answer people’s questions and concerns. We hope a wide range of people will join in this evening to contribute your views to this important subject before the current engagement concludes on 8th January.

It’s easy to join the Zoom meeting using a smart phone, tablet or computer. You can also dial in.

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Event Dates

Monday 14th December 2020

Location

Online

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Managing Boats on London’s Busy Waterways

Join us for an online presentation about Managing Boats on London’s Busy Waterways organised by IWA London Region.

This is a talk by Matthew Symonds, National Boating Manager (Leisure Boating), Canal & River Trust. There has been an increase in the number of boats on London’s waterways in recent years. The Canal & River Trust is engaging with boaters and other stakeholders, and asking questions such as:

  • How can we manage the number of boats in the capital and surrounding waterways, in terms of moorings and other facilities?
  • How can we look after the waterways which are part of our city’s heritage, to ensure they are cared for sustainably in the future?
  • How can we make sure with the increased usage of the waterways for a wide range of users, these remain an enjoyable experience for all?

Whether you live, work or play on London’s waterways, have an interest in our heritage, in nature, walking, cycling, or anything else your views matter. Matthew will answer people’s questions and concerns. We hope a wide range of people will join in this evening to contribute your views to this important subject before the current engagement concludes on 8th January.

It’s easy to join the Zoom meeting using a smart phone, tablet or computer. You can also dial in.

Register your place

Details

Time

7:30pm

Contact

Libby Bradshaw

Waterway underfunding

Hundreds of miles of waterways – along with their unique heritage and habitats – are currently starved of funding and rely on constant lobbying by us to safeguard their future.

Sustainable Boating

We want boating on canals and rivers to be more sustainable and – even though the current overall contribution to UK carbon emissions is very small – we want to help reduce emissions on the waterways.

Waterways Heritage at Risk

Britain’s canals and rivers are a unique, living heritage. But that heritage is at risk – from urban development, lack of protection, loss of skills and knowledge and climate change.

You can help Save Waterways Heritage.

Waterway restoration

Restoring the UK’s blue infrastructure – our inherited network of navigable canals and rivers – is good for people and places.