Friends of Ruislip Lido was established in December 2004 to engage the local community in a conservation project centred around the construction of a floating bird raft in the lake. The project hopes to involve over 150 volunteers, including school children and youth groups, as well as adults and experts. The project will also include the growing of plants, the construction of duck nest boxes, the installation of signs and binoculars, as well as the purchasing of equipment for maintenance.