Your rivers for life
These pages are packed with all the information you need to enjoy our waterways - from contacts for activities on our rivers to details on how to register your boat.
The Environment Agency is one of the major navigation authorities in charge of inland rivers, estuaries and harbours in England and Wales. Our aim is to manage the healthy growth of our waterways for leisure, business, local communities and wildlife.
We manage nearly 1000km of Britain's rivers, and are the Harbour Authority for Rye and the Conservancy Authority for the Dee Estuary.
- Bird 'flu update
Despite finding an infected swan in Scotland, there is no reason for public concern or for not visiting and enjoying the outdoors. This also applies to recreation on or around water, such as boating fishing, canoeing and similar. There has never been a confirmed case of anyone contracting the virus from a wild bird. Find out more here, including how to report dead bird sightings. - News & Events
Navigation news and press releases, together with information on forth-coming events. - Useful Boating Information
"The technical bit" - This section provides useful information for those who already own a boat or those thinking of buying one.
- River Specific Information
For anything you need to know about navigation on our waterways; these pages are packed with advice on things to do and places of interest to visit, as well as helpful tips on all aspects of boating, such as lock keeper hours to mooring and speed limit information. - National Projects
Find out how the Environment Agency is making its waterways more amenable to you. Read how our regeneration, refurbishment and restoration schemes affect you, and the opportunities for you to get out and enjoy our rivers.
