Annie Smith, former EnRaW Partnership Manager for Welsh Water, discusses her work at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs. She describes her role in balancing ecological preservation with community engagement, the Friends of Cardiff Reservoirs group, and implementing volunteer systems. Through Welsh Government funding, she helped develop pathways, bird hides, and dry-stone walls while enhancing woodland areas. Annie reflects on her pride in contributing to the site's transformation and its importance for community well-being, highlighting the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the satisfaction of seeing the reservoir restored and enjoyed by the public.

Topics covered include:
[00:00:03]: Introduction of participants and project background.
[00:00:33]: Annie’s role and the job's unique aspects.
[00:01:53]: Securing the job and her initial contract scope.
[00:02:34]: Community engagement and Friends of Group formation.
[00:03:52]: Balancing public access with ecological protection.
[00:04:47]: Welsh Water's vision for the site.
[00:06:29]: Volunteer system creation and its expansion.
[00:08:38]: Funding and project highlights, such as pathways and dry stone walls.
[00:09:57]: Woodland restoration and related achievements.
[00:10:50]: Personal reflections on the reservoir’s transformation.
[00:12:51]: Aspirations for future generations.