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Hundreds more waterways in England used recreationally than recorded by government, data finds

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Hundreds more waterways in England used recreationally than recorded by government, data finds
Analysis finds 3,347 locations used for swimming, rowing and paddleboarding but government has identified just 342There are hundreds more waterways being used for swimming and boating in Eng...
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Analysis finds 3,347 locations used for swimming, rowing and paddleboarding but government has identified just 342

There are hundreds more waterways being used for swimming and boating in England than recorded by the government, data has revealed.

A wide-ranging analysis of the ways that England’s waterways are used for recreation by the government has found 3,347 “water recreation locations” in rivers, lakes and seas around the country. These are places where people take part in activities including swimming, rowing and paddleboarding. The Environment Agency had previously identified 342.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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