Rivers

The Council takes its name from the three rivers that run through the district - the Chess, the Colne and the Gade.

Maintenance of the rivers is the responsibility of the Environment Agency

The Grand Union Canal also runs through the district. British Waterways, who look after the canals in this country, are very conscious of looking after their heritage and the improvements are all built so that they do not clash with the older environment. 

Other useful websites can be found at:

Association of Inland Navigation Authorities
AINA represents the inland navigation authorities of the United Kingdom.

British Marine Federation
Website for the British boating industry's trade association, the British Marine Federation

British Waterways
British Waterways is the public body responsible for maintaining and developing the waterways and their heritage for everyone to enjoy.

Environment Agency
The leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales

Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC)
A statutory body set up under the 1968 Transport Act to advise the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Scottish Executive and British Waterways (BW) on strategic policy for the use and development of the 2,000 miles of inland waterways managed by BW. 

Inland Waterways Association
Founded in 1946 - over 50 years of successful campaigning for the Inland Waterways of Great Britain

National Association of Boat Owners
The National Association of Boat Owners is dedicated to promoting the interests and concerns of boaters on Britain's Canals and Rivers.

Residential Boat Owners' Association
The Residential Boat Owners' Association exists to act in the interests of boat dwellers. Maybe you'd like to live afloat but you don't know where to start, our FAQ covers the most common questions we get asked about living on a boat. You can also find details of our work and a diary of events.

The Waterways Trust
Our task is to promote the widest possible public awareness and enjoyment of the UK's waterways. Working in partnership with individuals, communities and organisations, to conserve, restore, improve and interpret all aspects of waterways.

Towpath Action Group
Campaigning for better access on the towpaths of the country's canals

Waterways Liaison Service On-Line
Bringing together waterway related organisations to promote their events to a wider audience.