Future of the River Usk - Panel Discussion

Описание: This panel discussion 4th November 2025 at the Riverfront Gallery in Newport following a short film screening at the opening of the 'Abounding with Fish? A youth-led mapping of the River Usk' exhibition.

PANEL
Derek Walker - Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Dr Simone Lowthe-Thomas, Director for Nature and Climate at Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Ben F Roberts, Filmmaker, BFR Pictures
Ella Davies - Penpont Learning & Engagement Coordinator, Action for Conservation
Ellen Wilson - Co-Director: Young People & Programme, Peak Cymru

Chair:
Hal Rhoades - Land-based Projects & Policy Lead, Action for Conservation

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
'The exhibition showcased how young people are leading nature recovery on the River Usk in Wales. It explored the youth-led mapping process and demonstrated how young people are working intergenerationally, alongside local people. Together they shared and recorded their love for the river, what’s changed over time, and their hopes for its restoration.

LEARN MORE
Learn more about our work restoring and exploring the River Usk on our website: www.actonforconservation.org

This project was created in collaboration with Usk Catchment Partnership, Peak Cymru and Landed Futures:
www.peakcymru.org/
www.landedfutures.org/
www.uskcatchmentpartnership.wales/

Watch the film here:    • Abounding with fish? A youth-led mapping o...