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Waterways heritage is at risk

Britain’s canals and rivers tell the story of our industrial past – a unique heritage still in use today.

Yet this once great industrial heritage is at risk – from poor planning protection, extreme weather events, lack of knowledge and ill thought-out building projects. Donate to our appeal today and help Save Waterways Heritage.

Please donate today to stop the loss of waterways heritage

£15

Could help record waterways in conservation areas

£30

Could help train a heritage volunteer

£50

Could help get listed status for heritage under threat

Your support will protect Britain’s at risk waterways heritage

Our Save Waterways Heritage fund will support these key areas of work next year:

  • Understanding and increasing planning protection for the waterways, such as making sure waterways are in local Conservation Areas where they should be
  • Urgent lobbying of government bodies when heritage features are under specific threat
  • Recruiting and supporting heritage champions to safeguard our waterways from poor development

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