All-Party Parliamentary Group Waterways

  • What can you forage along canals in summer?

    What can you forage along canals in summer?

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    Foraging is a great way to get closer to nature along your local canals. Whether you’re new to foraging or an enthusiast, our towpaths are packed with edible plants to enjoy, says the Canal & River Trust. SUMMER is one of the best times to try foraging for wild food, and getting out in the…

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  • CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS to UK Waterways Raised in Parliament

    CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS to UK Waterways Raised in Parliament

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    Members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Waterways have heard urgent expert evidence on the growing impacts of climate change on the UK’s inland waterways, including canals, rivers and low-lying navigation systems. Meeting under the secretariat of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA), the APPG received evidence from the Canal & River Trust (CRT)…

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