This document outlines the agenda for the Severn Estuary Forum 2008 conference, which will discuss partnerships and management of the Severn Estuary through various presentations and activities. The conference will begin with opening remarks from the Minister for the Environment and include sessions on renewable energy opportunities and secrets of the Severn Estuary, as revealed through talks on topics like ports, wildlife, and history. After lunch, participants will board a cruise on the MV Balmoral to continue the program with talks at Clevedon Pier before returning to Penarth in the evening.

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Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Severn Estuary Forum 2008
19th
September
Paget Rooms, Penarth

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Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
A Welcome Address
Jane Davidson AM, Minister for the
Environment, Sustainability and Housing

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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

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Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary

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Working 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

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Conference Schedule
0900: 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

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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