Waterway Recovery Group

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The Waterway Recovery Group (WRG), founded in 1970, is the national co-ordinating body for voluntary labour on the inland waterways of Great Britain.

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Memorial stone to Graham Palmer, founder of the WRG, located adjacent to Graham Palmer Lock on the Montgomery Canal

WRG run a series of canal camps each year – typically week-long and open to volunteers young and old. The canal camps are 'working holidays' restoring canals and navigable waterways throughout the country.

WRG maintains a fleet of vans for transporting equipment and volunteers. It also has a variety of plant and machinery available for loan to WRG groups and Canal Societies.

WRG have regional groups across England, who co-ordinate weekend visits to restoration projects. The WRG publishes a newsletter titled "Navvies" six times a year.

Although formed as an independent body, WRG is now a division of the Inland Waterways Association.