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This unprecedented funding for a new charity paves the way for the launch of the new Canal & River Trust later this year.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
First stretch of the England Coastal Path at Weymouth Bay approved.
Government response to a consultation on proposals to move British Waterways from a public corporation to a new charity has been published.
A consultation on the proposal to abolish the Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC) has been launched today by Defra.
Consultation on proposals for reforming the registration system for town and village greens.
The intention is to re-establish thriving wildlife populations and help species respond to the challenges of climate change.
Encouraging more schools to grow fruit and vegetables.
With summer on its way it's time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their garden's thirstiest months.
The money will be used to kick start restoration worth at least £600 million to improve the health of lakes, streams and other water bodies.
The Government announced last year that the publicly-owned inland waterways, should in future be managed by a new charity.
First ever comprehensive UK assessment of the value of nature to our society and continuing economic prosperity.
The Be Plant Wise campaign highlights five of the worst offending invasive aquatic plants that are threatening our wildlife and waterways.
The ARKive Overseas Territories website will host a collection of wildlife images from species and habitats found within our Overseas Territories.
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