The following national bodies may be of interest to our members or those with an interest in our aims.
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IWA works to ensure that existing waterways and their surroundings are conserved and maintained in the best possible condition and developed sensibly to suit future needs; they encourage the carriage of freight on suitable waterways |
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The Waterway Recovery Group is a voluntary organisation, helping to restore derelict canals in Britain. We run weekend working parties and week-long work camps every year |
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British Waterways is the organisation responsible for managing and maintaining 2000 miles of existing canal networks. |
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The arm of British Waterways responsible for waterways in Scotland |
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The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme:
Available for young people up to the age of 25 this scheme marks achievement and development. An increasing number of Gold awards are achieved for residential canal restoration work. |
