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Despite very mixed weather over the weekend of 30th/31st January the Shropshire Union Canal Society had a good turnout of volunteers to  its first work party of the year, writes Paul Mills.

THERE is great joy from the naturalists' quarters at the introduction of otters into our waterways, but as boaters we should be very worried, writes James Henry.

Following publication of the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) Waterways Condition Survey 2009, British Waterways should act to retract the statement made by its chief executive that the waterways are in the best condition ever, writes Allan Richards.

THOUGH people have been warned to keep away from the Regent's Canal towpath after dark, the advice is being ignored, with dire consequences.

TWO more British boat builders have been lost, joining the now ever increasing number that are leaving the trade.

BOATERS cruising the Western end of the Kennet & Avon Canal will be well aware of the long lines of permanently moored boats along the waterway, but a new British Waterways mooring strategy could severely curtail them.

SUCH is an MP's concern about the condition of Chasewater Reservoir, that he has written to the Prime Minister about its danger to people and homes.