East Anglian Waterways Association facts for kids
The East Anglian Waterways Association (EAWA) is a group that cares for waterways in East Anglia, England. It's like a main organization that brings together many smaller groups.
EAWA started on April 18, 1958. Its main goal is to protect, restore, and manage the rivers and canals in East Anglia. These include both tidal waterways (where the water level changes with the sea) and inland waterways.
One of their first projects in the 1960s looked into the legal rules for "staithes." These are like small docks or landing spots on the Norfolk Broads. Their work helped make sure many of these staithes stayed open for public use.
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What EAWA Does
For over 50 years, EAWA has worked on many important projects. They team up with other groups to achieve their goals.
Reopening Waterways
EAWA has helped with efforts to reopen the River Great Ouse all the way to Bedford. They also helped buy and restore Dilham Dyke on the Broads.
In 1992, EAWA suggested plans to reopen the North Walsham & Dilham Canal. They worked hard on this project. In 2008, they helped launch the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust. This trust now works to restore and manage that canal.
The Fens Waterways Link
EAWA is also a partner in the Fens Waterways Link. This is a huge project costing millions of pounds. Its aim is to create a new way for boats to travel through Lincoln, Boston, Spalding, and Ely. This link would open up about 240 kilometers (150 miles) of waterways for boats to use.
Supporting Other Projects
EAWA actively supports other waterway projects. They work with the Inland Waterways Association on these. Some of these projects include restoring the Bourne Eau, the Stamford Canal, and Clay Dike.
Working with Others
EAWA believes in working together. They partner with many other waterway trusts and organizations. These partnerships help them achieve more for East Anglia's waterways.
Here are some of the groups they work with:
- Chelmer Canal Trust
- River Stour Trust
- River Gipping Trust
- Sleaford Navigation Trust
- Little Ouse Group
- Great Ouse Boating Association
- Middle Level Waterman's Club
- Louth Navigation Trust
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