OnTheCut

The River Skell which feeds the Ripon Canal is at critical levels due to the lack of recent rainfall within the catchment area. To assist with water management of the canal, we are closing Rhodesfield & Bellfurrows locks to reduce water usage. Without significant rainfall the Environment Agency will ask us to cease abstraction from the River Skell within the next two weeks. This will lead to the closure of the canal to protect wildlife and moored craft on the Ripon canal.   We will provide an update when water levels in the River Skell return to normal.   Please share locks to save water resources.