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Boating

What we do, and information on our waterways.

Urgent boat safety notices

For more information about these boat safety notices go to the Boat Safety Scheme website:  

What we do

We are one of the major navigation authorities in charge of inland rivers, estuaries and harbours in England and Wales. We manage the healthy growth of waterways for leisure, business, local communities and wildlife.

We manage nearly 1000km of Britain's rivers, and we are the Harbour Authority for Rye and the Conservancy Authority for the Dee Estuary.

  • Our water safety message

    Top tips for staying safe around water, and what to do if you see someone in difficulties.

  • Where to boat

    Find out all you need to know about boating on Environment Agency managed rivers in England and Wales.

  • Craft registration and boat licensing

    How to register your boat, application forms and tariffs.

  • Visit Environment Agency Waterways

    Our 'Visit' websites will help you make the most of our waterways.

  • Boating information

    Environmental code of practice, how to contact the Waterways team, the Boat Safety Scheme and the Boater's Handbook.

  • Waterway Plans

    Our Waterway Plans define how we are improving our rivers to make them better places for people and wildlife.

  • Canoeing

    What we do, where to canoe and how to get access.

  • Rafting

    Where to go rafting, and our role.

  • Byelaws

    Byelaws for our waterways.

  • River Views

    Our magazine for boaters, summer 2009.