Reservoir Action Group

Environment Agency issue Drainage Consent to allow emptying of reservoir. (Click on 'latest news' above for further details)

The Reservoir Action Group (RAG) was founded on 4th December 2001 to fight plans by an American owned company, Western Power Distribution, which intends to build a large housing development on the site of Llanishen Reservoir in North Cardiff. The aims of RAG are:

1. To oppose any building development on Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs and the open land surrounding them and to campaign against any application for planning permission on this land.
   
   
2. To campaign for the area to be given legally protected status and enhanced as a part of the Nant Fawr Green Corridor, so that it can be passed down as a heritage to future generations.

The reservoirs and their surroundings are an area of outstanding nature conservation importance. Lisvane reservoir is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated in 1972 for its wintering wildfowl, and the embankments of both reservoirs are a separate SSSI for their internationally important diversity of grassland fungi. Llanishen reservoir is also home to one of Wales' leading Sailing Schools which enjoys an international reputation.