The 2nd Severn Estuary Forum, held on June 7, 2007, focused on the future of the Severn Estuary through collaboration among various stakeholders. Key topics included natural and cultural heritage, planning and climate change, and tidal energy exploration. The forum featured presentations and panel discussions from experts and representatives of various organizations aimed at promoting sustainable practices in the region.

1. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
2nd
Severn Estuary Forum
Thursday 7th
June 2007

2. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Opening Session
Chair
Simon Haslett, Bath Spa University

4. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Welcome
George Ashworth
Severn Estuary Partnership Management Group Chair

5. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Working Together through the
Severn Estuary Partnership &
Severn Estuary Forum
Natasha Barker
Severn Estuary Partnership Officer

6. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

7. 2nd
Severn Estuary Forum, Thursday 7th
June 2007
CONFERENCE
Walton Park Hotel, Clevedon
Working Together
• Keynote Speaker, Local politicians & Media
• Natural & Cultural Heritage
• Planning & Climate Change
• Tidal Energy
Industry & Infrastructure Heritage Exhibition
EVENING RECEPTION
Clevedon Pier

8. SEP Operating Procedures
Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) includes Estuary Groups Common Platform

9. Estuary Groups - Common Platform
Memorandum of Understanding
Association of Severn Estuary Relevant Authorities
Severn Estuary Coastal Group
Bristol Channel Counter Pollution Association
North Devon & Somerset Coastal Group
Severn Estuary Health & Environment Liaison Group
Bristol Channel Yachting Association

10. Annual Report & Action Plan 2007-08

11. New Membership Structure
Partners
Members
• Organisation
• Local Club/Society
• Individual

14. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Tidal ‘bores’
Larry Hildebrand
Environment Canada

15. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Natural Heritage of the
Severn Estuary
Adrian Jowitt
Natural England

16. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Newport Wetlands Centre
Sue Rice
Countryside Council for Wales

17. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Natural & Cultural Heritage
Panel Debate
George Ashworth, SEP Management Group Chair
Natasha Barker, SEP Officer
Larry Hildebrand, Environment Canada
Adrian Jowitt, Natural England
Sue Rice, Countryside Council for Wales

18. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Planning & Climate Change
Chair
Roger Wade, Environment Agency

19. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Severn River Basin District –
Working Together
Mark Scott
Environment Agency

20. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Climate Change Research
Advisory Group
Rhoda Ballinger
Cardiff University

21. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Working Together for Coastal
Planning
Tim Stojanovic
EU Corepoint Project

22. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Planning & Climate Change
Panel Debate
Mark Scott, Environment Agency
Rhoda Ballinger, Cardiff University
Tim Stojanovic, EU Corepoint Project
Steve Collins, Defra – ICZM specialist

23. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Tidal Energy
Chair
Craig Frost, South West Regional Assembly

24. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
An Introduction to Tidal Energy
Ann Savage, Entec
Sustainable Development Commission
‘Tidal Power in the UK’ project consultant

25. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Tidal Energy –
Severn Barrage Options
Clive Baker, Black & Veatch
Sustainable Development Commission
‘Tidal Power in the UK’ project consultant

26. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Public Engagement with Tidal
Power Options
Mervyn Bramley, University of the West of England &
Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacture
and Commerce

27. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Tidal Energy
Panel Debate
Ann Savage, Entec
Clive Baker, Black & Veatch
Mervyn Bramley, UWE & RSA

28. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Refreshments
Industry and Infrastructure Heritage
Exhibition
Downstairs
Depart for Clevedon Pier @ 4.45pm

29. Severn Estuary Partnership
Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
See you next year!