A quintessentially rural canal, the 33 mile long Grantham traverses three shire counties

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The Case For Restoration

The Grantham Canal is already a rich habitat for wildlife. But restoration will make it even better. The "dry" section of the canal will once again be in water, whilst levels throughout its whole length will increase. Restoring the flow-through from the reservoirs means stagnant, deoxygenated water will be a thing of the past. Fish, along with waterfowl and aquatic animals, will return to the whole length of the canal so the wildlife "corridor" between Nottingham and Grantham will be reinstated. Taking into account the many environmental considerations, with careful and sympathetic management restoration can only enhance conditions for all living things both in and around this beautiful waterway