waterways conservation

Classroom lessons flow into community action

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Mark Lancaster

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October 19, 2026

HUNDREDS of schoolchildren have been learning how to protect their local environment as part of a year-long programme. From litter picks to lessons on the wildlife of the River Freshney, pupils in North East Lincolnshire have been discovering more about the waterways on their doorstep, while also helping to clean up their communities. Campaigner and…
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Paddling with a purpose: Shrewsbury canoeists help clean up the River Severn

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Web Editor

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October 17, 2026

CANOE paddlers in Shrewsbury are doing their bit to keep their local waterways clean and tidy. Members of Shrewsbury Canoe Club have undertaken clean-ups on the River Severn, collecting litter and debris from the water. They have shared photos of the events with Towpath Talk; visit https://shrewsburycanoeclub.org/ to find out more. We love to see…
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Chesterfield Canal Trust Secures £15,000+ in Community Grants to Restore Waterway and Expand Volunteering

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Mark Lancaster

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January 19, 2026

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has been awarded more than £15,000 in community funding, providing a significant boost to restoration work, habitat creation and volunteer engagement along the historic canal in Derbyshire. The trust has received £2,531.21 from its share of the Co-op Local Community Fund. This funding will support the Rewatering Renishaw project, helping to…
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