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	British Waterways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		British Waterways sign near Gas Street Basin on the BCN.
		British Waterways is a government body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Scottish Executive in the United Kingdom.
		British Waterways manages and cares for over 2000 miles (3219 km) of canals, rivers, docks, buildings, structures and landscapes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Waterways (185 words)

	British Waterways
		British Waterways is planning to increase the quantity of goods transported on the canal network from 1.6m to 6m tonnes a year by 2010, and hopes to encourage the development of recycling plants and distribution centres next to canals.
		British Waterways is planning a £9m project to restore the canal network in Droitwich, including new cycleways and towpaths on a 22-mile stretch of canal.
		British Waterways is planning to put its £280m property portfolio out to tender, as part of a 25-year project to redevelop its canal and riverside assets.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /brs77650.htm (1012 words)

	IWA - Library - Briefing Note 2005 - Conservative Party Plans for British Waterways (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		British Waterways (BW) is working to increase self-sufficiency and lessen dependence on government grant, for example through its property estate, which last year produced £25 million of income towards the care and improvement of the 2,000-mile inland waterway network of canals and rivers.
		Many of British Waterways’ properties are historic and integral to the waterways themselves; others provide income without which it would be impossible to maintain the waterways to standards required for Health and Safety, as well as meeting minimum legal maintenance requirements.
		British Waterways maintains that the Conservatives’ argument that it is wrong for a government agency such as British Waterways to risk taxpayer funds in speculative commercial ventures is flawed if the risks are understood and successfully managed.
	www.waterways.org.uk /library/briefing_notes/conservative.htm (1530 words)

	British Waterways
		The management of British Waterways recognize the importance of the canal towpaths for cyclists and are supporting the use of cycles on the towpaths.
		British Waterways is also working directly with the University's Estates Management Division to upgrade the towpath in the vicinity of the University.
		Although British Waterways welcomes careful cyclists on its towpaths, not all the towpaths are suitable for cycling and therefore not all are open to cyclists.
	www.cycling.bham.ac.uk /bham/waterway.htm (263 words)

	British Life
		For British Waterways, management and conservation of the canals involves a complicated struggle to balance leisure potential with preservation of the natural habitats of rare species of birds, fish and plant life.
		British Waterways have now established a number of off channel nature reserves to allow these rare species to flourish while allowing heavy duty work to reopen sections of the canal.
		British Waterways also invests more than £20,000 each year in fish re-stocking programmes to make sure healthy levels are maintained in the water.
	www.britannia.com /newsbits/watrwys.html (857 words)

	British Waterways (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Sustainability is one of British Waterways’ core business values and it has a commitment to encourage and facilitate sustainable travel for leisure and recreation throughout its 2000-mile network of navigable rivers and canals.
		British Waterways has established, with funding from the Countryside Agency, the Kennet and Avon Canal Rural Transport Partnership to encourage car-free access to and use of the length of the canal from Reading to Bristol.
		British Waterways, in partnership with Countryside Agency, Environment Agency and Association of Inland Navigation Authorities, published in autumn 2004 Water Ways: Inland waterways and sustainable rural transport This is available to local transport planners and staff in British Waterways and other navigation authorities.
	www.transport2000.org.uk /tourism/BritishWaterways.htm (139 words)

	Employers Jobs - Recruitment, Work and Job Vacancies Direct from Employers
		British Waterways' 2,000 miles of canals and rivers are not only a living part of our country's heritage, they are the source of vibrant business activity, property development and revenue generation.
		British Waterways is the organisation responsible for conserving and developing the UK's 2000 miles of canals and waterways.
		British Waterways is a £200m turnover, commercially focused and customer oriented public corporation managing more than 2,000 miles of canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales.
	www.employersjobs.com /employer.asp?id=5027 (3883 words)

	The Falkirk Wheel - British Waterways Scotland
		Responsibility for inland waterways in Scotland is a devolved matter, with funding for British Waterways' Scottish activities coming from the Scottish Executive.
		British Waterways Scotland works in partnership with local authorities, voluntary groups, private companies and other government agencies to protect and enhance the waterways and benefit the communities through which they run.
		British Waterways is a public corporation sponsored by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in England and Wales, and the Scottish Executive in Scotland.
	www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk /index.asp?tm=25 (137 words)

	DTLR - Press Notice - Waterways Summit sets sights on a new role for our canals and rivers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		British Waterways is responsible for about 2,615 kms, about 75% of which comprises canals.
		British Waterways is the UK's largest navigation authority, managing canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales.
		The increased funding is allowing British Waterways to invest in the largest ever programme of waterway restoration and regeneration, and to unlock the potential of its waterways for economic, social and environmental benefits.
	www.press.dtlr.gov.uk /pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2001_0144 (1131 words)

	British Waterways in £7.5 million IT revamp with Fujitsu : FUJITSU UK
		London, 23rd November 2004 — British Waterways, the not-for-profit organisation responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 2,000 miles of canals and rivers in the United Kingdom, today announced a £7.5 million full outsourcing arrangement with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies.
		British Waterways is a public corporation responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 2,000 miles (3,220 kms) of canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales.
		All of British Waterways' income is reinvested in improving the waterways in its care.
	www.fujitsu.com /uk/news/pr/fs_20041123.html (772 words)

	Mantix Ltd: customers: british waterways (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		British Waterways (BW) manages and cares for 2,000 miles (3,219km) of canals, rivers and docks, buildings, structures and landscapes, employing over 2,000 people all over the country.
		The 200 year-old network of inland waterways has a unique history and environment that is accessible for recreation, tourism and amenity to the widest cross section of society.
		British Waterways is embracing the concepts of Programme Management not only for its extensive engineering works but also for a range of change initiatives that are related to marketing, safety, IT and commercial operation.
	www.mantix.com /customers/british_waterways.asp (421 words)

	OBE for British Waterways' man
		Since joining British Waterways in 1992 Stirling has played a key role in the renaissance of ScotlandÕs canal network.
		British Waterways Chairman, Dr George Greener, added: "This is a well deserved honour for Jim.
		Jim Stirling, British Waterways director Scotland, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the order of the British Empire) in The Queen's Birthday Honours list in recognition of his services to the countryÕs inland waterways.
	www.ybw.com /ibinews/newsdesk/20040523102414ibinews.html (374 words)

	Easynet pipes bandwidth to British Waterways : E-consultancy.com
		British Waterways, which runs over 2,000 miles of canal and river network, is using the Easynet Telecommunications solution to connect a number of offices throughout the UK, facilitating full IP access on all sites as well as video and audio conferencing, video streaming and fast data transfer.
		Of Easynet's 3,500km high-capacity fibre optic network, 660km is laid alongside British Waterways' canal network, reducing the environmental impact of the build programme and providing the ability to lay high capacity fibre quickly through densely populated areas.
		British Waterways is the public corporation that cares for a 2000-mile network of canals and navigable rivers across the country, working with a broad range of public, private and voluntary sector partners to improve the social, economic and environmental benefits of the inland waterways.
	www.e-consultancy.com /newsfeatures/30703/easynet-pipes-bandwidth-to-british-waterways.html (784 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| UK unveils massive canal revamp
		A programme of nine further canal restoration and new waterway schemes is being announced by British Waterways in partnership with an independent charity, the Waterways Trust.
		Covering 100 miles (160 km) of waterways, from London to the Lake District, the programme includes the first new canal to be designed for a century, the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway.
		George Greener, chairman of British Waterways, said: "Canals were catalysts for economic growth two centuries ago, and with our partners we're restoring and opening them as fast as they were originally built.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1880904.stm (539 words)

	CARP Minutes Archive 2002 2003
		Dacorum Borough Council and British Waterways were thanks for funding the project and for their cooperation and assistance with the many hours of work which had been involved.
		British Waterways was obtaining a lot of funding from local heritage initiatives such as interpretive projects from Heritage Lottery funding.
		British Waterways has now taken on the problem where it affects land in its ownership, and will commence treatment in September, which is the best time to tackle it now that it has reached this size.
	www.angelfire.com /journal/ggbtps/CARPMinutesArchive2002.htm (7850 words)

	Links - The Antidote narrowboat construction diary with photographs and drawings, boat information and specification
		British Waterways is a public corporation sponsored by DEFRA in England and Wales and the Scottish Executive in Scotland.
		The BSS was jointly established in 1997 by the Environment Agency and British Waterways to promote safety on the inland waterways in respect of boats, their installations and components.
		The Trust's vision is of the UK waterway network revitalised and enjoyed by all sections of the community, through different organisations contributing special and complementary capabilities.
	www.theantidote.info /links.html (756 words)

	carp berkhamsted canal and riverside partnership town meeting update report 2003
		British Waterways is totally non political, the borough council was labour led during the first four years of CARP and conservative led during the second four years.
		British Waterways and Dacorum cannot be expected to put in anything like as much in the future as their commitment to the canal side Paper Trail in Dacorum, an immensely worthwhile project that is taking considerable funds.
		British Waterways and Dacorum have funded the Schools project.
	www.angelfire.com /journal/ggbtps/carp_town_meeting2003.htm (1174 words)

	Welcome to Britishwaterways.co.uk : British Waterways
		British Waterways is the organisation responsible for maintaining 2,000 miles (3,220km) of this inland waterway network today so that people can use it for a wide range of leisure activities.
		This is British Waterways' website, explaining who we are and what we do.
		For more detailed information on the waterways themselves, and the many ways you can enjoy them, please visit our leisure website www.waterscape.com.
	www.britishwaterways.co.uk /home (107 words)

	:: BRITISH WATERWAYS :: bespoke and blended e-learning solutions :: BYG systems :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		With the need to provide consistent training to large numbers of staff in diverse locations, British Waterways, the public corporation which cares for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, has just rolled out its new induction training package, following close collaboration with e-learning leaders BYG Systems.
		With strong emphasis on motivation, self development and information retention, BYG and British Waterways highlighted the topics suitable for e-learning as part of a blended solution and 6 modules were subsequently created in a lively, conversational style with graphics and photography representing real-world working situations and including interactive activities to test the learner.
		The information provided is comprehensive but personalised by the use of video clips of British Waterways' executives encouraging the learner to develop a virtual relationship with key personnel as well as company locations.
	www.bygsystems.com /our_news/waterways.htm (499 words)

	Dredging News Online - BW could build new canals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		At its Annual Meeting at the end of July, British Waterways announced record results and highlighted a number of exciting future plans of interest to dredging and marine contractors, including the possibility of building new canals across the country.
		Today, with waterways being restored across the UK, British Waterways is considering a re-evaluation of this 190-year old proposal.
		British Waterways is due to publish its latest five-year, 'Plan for the Future' shortly, in which it will set out these plans in more detail.
	www.sandandgravel.com /news/news/news_202.htm (388 words)

	Apply for a Cycling Permit: Waterscape.com
		Waterways Code, and to cycle only on those stretches of towpath classified as open to cyclists.
		The Waterways Code aims to protect your own and other people's safety, to safeguard the environment, and to avoid disturbing the enjoyment of other users of the waterway and towpath.
		There is no public right of way for cyclists on canal towpaths, and British Waterways reserves the right to withdraw permission from users who disregard the rules.
	www.waterscape.com /cycling/permit.html (247 words)

	Waterway News - British Waterways Reorganisation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		From the waterways users point of view it must be hoped that the new regional bases will not be more remote from the local needs of users, and that the good work done in emphasizing the local heritage and environment of individual waterways will not be lost.
		The exact boundaries between each of the waterway units are subject to some change, and likely to be influenced by government and local authority boundaries as well as on historic canal junctions.
		The existing waterway managers not mentioned above have all been offered new posts within the revised structure, although these have yet to be made public as not all the post have been accepted.
	www.canaljunction.com /news/news12.htm (592 words)

	British Waterways Board
		Cruising waterways (those used primarily for leisure traffic) account for about 58 per cent of the total, commercial waterways for around 19 per cent and remainder waterways for the balance of 23 per cent.
		The development of business planning, the introduction of waterway standards, the revision of project control guidelines and the introduction of new computerized accounting and reporting systems are particularly noteworthy.
		We have also recommended that BWB should retain a sufficient dredging capacity to enable a fast response to emergencies such as a blocked waterway but that all planned dredging operations in all regions should be contracted out with effect from 1 October 1994, unless such contracts are shown to be less cost-effective than in-house operation.
	www.competition-commission.org.uk /rep_pub/reports/1994/347britishwater.htm (4784 words)

	Britain's Waterways - two books about Britain's unique inland waterways, with sample pages, sample text and more.
		Britain’s Waterways are administered by a total of 27 organisations.
		All are members of the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities, but most of the network is cared for by British Waterways or the Environment Agency.
		Es sind alle Mitglieder der “Association of Inland Navigation Authorities”, die meisten sind aber versozgt von “British Waterways” und die Environment Agentur.
	www.britains-waterways.com (305 words)

	Observer \| Government slams British Waterways record (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		British Waterways, the custodian of 1,988 miles of canals and nearby land across the UK, has suffered a stinging attack from the the government department responsible for it.
		In a carefully worded 51-page report published just before Easter, the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has indicated that BW is not focusing on its core task, and highlighted a conflict between its public role and its growing commercial interests in property and marina businesses.
		'The state of British Waterways is a deep embarrassment for the Government,' said Norman Baker, the Lib Dem environment spokesman.
	observer.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5161789-102271,00.html (213 words)

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