Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

Severn Estuary Forum 2008

19th September

Paget Rooms, Penarth

Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

A Welcome Address

Jane Davidson AM, Minister for the Environment, Sustainability and Housing

Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

Severn Estuary Partnership

Strategy for the Severn Estuary (2001) - Vision for the Severn Estuary:A vibrant and prosperous community, working in partnership for a clean and pleasant environment, valued and protected for generations to come.

The aim of the Strategy and work of the Severn Estuary Partnership:To bring together all those involved in the development, management and use of the Estuary within a framework which encourages the integration of their interests and responsibilities to achieve common objectives.

Delivering the Strategy for the Severn Estuary 13 sectoral areas 95 issues >350 proposals for actions

Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

About the Severn Estuary Forum:

Participation in the Forum allows you to:• Share information and discuss the regional and local implications of current issues•Meet new people with similar interests who share a concern for the Severn Estuary•Learn something new about the Severn Estuary and the people who manage and use its resources

Our aim:•Informative talks•Interactive debate•Informal networking•Lively and Enjoyable day

Past success:•Severn Estuary Forum & Waverley Cruise 2006•Severn Estuary Forum & Clevedon Pier 2007

Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

Conference Schedule0900: Registration and coffee

0930: Welcome

A welcome note from Jane Davidson AM

0945: Renewable energy and energy policy for the Severn Estuary

1045: Coffee & Informal Networking

1100: Secrets of the Severn

1215: Depart for Penarth Pier to board M.V. Balmoral

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Session One

Renewable Energy and Energy Policy for the Severn Estuary

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Tidal Power: Management & Mechanisms

Gary Shanahan, DBERR

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Tidal Power: The Options

Peter Kydd, Parsons Brinckerhoff

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Flooding: the forecast

Mike Evans, Environment Agency

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Session Two

‘Secrets of the Severn’

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A Modern Port

John Chaplin, Bristol Port Company

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Beneath the Severn

Geoff Ballinger, BBC Wales

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Wild Spaces and Places

Dave Paynter, WWT Slimbridge

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A Blast from the Past

Peter Kavanagh, Severn Estuary Fisherman’s Association

Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

This afternoon:1230: Depart Paget Rooms for Penarth Pier

1300: MV Balmoral departs from Penarth Pier

1415: MV Balmoral arrives at Clevedon Pier

1430: Talks and presentations onboard

1745: MV Balmoral arrives at Clevedon Pier

1800: Informal networking on return to Penarth

1900: Arrival at Penarth Pier