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Hi Mike
So much has been happening over the winter with the Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign. Many of you have been braving cold temperatures to remove invasive species and plastic waste from our waterways. It’s so heartening to see. We have a really big ask of you. Could you engage your MP on some of the bigger issues facing inland waters? Tell them why you need cleaner and better river access. Or, how about getting them to your Big Paddle Cleanup event? They need to know what’s important to you.
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| British Canoeing Board Member Zoe Rowe on Water Quality and how to take action |
Zoey Rowe, a British Canoeing director and member of Wombourne Kayak Club, has been on ITV news and Good Morning Britain discussing water quality and testing. In her blog, she tells us how we can help our own rivers.
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| Right to Roam Debate Postponed |
A House of Commons debate on the issue of ‘right to roam’ has been postponed. However, it is really important MPs engage with the issue, ready for when the debate happens. They need to talk positively about the importance of access to the outdoors and why extending that right to include water is urgently needed. Find out more and how to contact your MP.
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| Want to have ERDINGER to provide goodies for your Big Paddle Cleanup? |
ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, an official British Canoeing partner, is supporting the Big Paddle Cleanup (27 May and 11 June). Dozens of clubs have signed up for two weeks of action to clean up our waterways. One of our affiliated clubs will have ERDINGER Alkoholfrei providing refreshments and goodies for their volunteers at their event. Find out how to be in with a chance.
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| Volunteers work to clear floating pennywort |
Throughout the winter, with the help of our partners and volunteers, British Canoeing has been removing tonnes of floating pennywort from rivers in the north and south. Find out how you can help. Future dates will be published soon for our floating pennywort volunteer days.
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| Clear Access, Clear Waters Community Champion |
James Elliot, who has been leading cleanups in the River Freshney, is our latest Clear Access, Clear Waters community champion. James said: "Receiving this accolade is incredibly important to myself and my volunteer group the Freshney Comrades. It serves as fuel to keep us going, and to remind us all that what we're doing is valid and necessary. You can nominate your own community champion here.
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| Tell us about your issues with water access |
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