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Waterways for everyone - the Government's strategy for the inland waterways of England and Wales
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Explains how waterways can be used to produce a range of benefits which cover: placemaking and shaping; the natural environment; climate change; cultural heritage; health, wellbeing, recreation and sport; sustainable transport; tourism and business development; and community development.
Document History
Consultation closed on 26 March 2010. To be read with Waterways for tomorrow (DETR, 2000) and Impact assessment of update of waterways for tomorrow (DEFRA, 2009). This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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