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Protecting our canals has never been tougher

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Will you help us weather the storm?

Protecting our canals has never been tougher

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We're the UK's largest canal charity, looking after 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across England and Wales

Together, let's make sure they continue to be here for tomorrow and beyond

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