People in the South West demonstrate an enormous sense of ownership towards their inland waterways. British Waterways' work, combined with this local community spirit, helps to create benefits wider social and economic benefits.

We work together with local communities and user groups through working groups, partnership panels and steering groups. This helps us to set some of our work priorities.

Inland waterways offer a broad and diverse range of project opportunities and partnerships. There is more that can be done but just talk to the people of the South West Waterways and you will find a special pride based on achievement and ownership.