Take action
Join GARD
By becoming a member of GARD, you are counted in the hundreds of people who oppose the reservoir. Membership is a one time payment of £10 for adults, £5 for under 18 and students in full-time education.
Make a donation
GARD is an entirely voluntary organisation. The officers, the committee and the active members all work without payment. 100% of your donations go to support our work.
Bank transfer
Account Name: Group Against Reservoir Development
Account Number: 71266438
Sort Code: 40-45-36
Please include your full name as a reference. We also ask that you email gard.secretary@gmail.com to let us know you have made a donation.
Cheque
Please make your cheque out to:
Group Against Reservoir Development
and post it to:
GARD Hon Secretary
99 The Causeway
Steventon
OX13 6SJ
Respond to the Consultation
We are urging everyone to respond to the last public consultation on the Abingdon Reservoir by 13th Jan 2026. You can link to Thames Water’s questionnaire here or email SESRO@ipsos.com. For guidance please see here
Sign the petition
Sign our petition co-created with CPRE Oxfordshire to stop Thames Water’s £6.6 billion mega-reservoir.
Write to your MP
Every email and letter you write is logged and counted so when your local politician or MP opposes the reservoir, their support from constituents can be clearly demonstrated.
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Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering your time, no matter how much or little you have to spare, please get in touch.
We are always in need of help to deliver leaflets, canvass, put up posters and fundraise.
For those willing to commit a bit more time, we are looking for help with our campaign and administration.
If you have a scientific or technical background and feel you could contribute, please contact us.