Landscape Rehydration in Sydney, Australia – an Example toward Global Hydrology Repair
Here is a great example of a big city, helping to rehydrate its landscapes. Sydney, Australia’s largest city. 6,000 square miles of landscape. And they are going to help fund farmers to do the right things. Cities and towns around the world should take note.
The roots of this story go back to Peter Andrews, one of Australia’s great people working in restoration. Here is a link to his work. – Michael Pilarski
Dear Friends,
Australia’s largest city, Sydney, has launched a Water Stewardship Program to regenerate waterways, restore local water cycles, and promote regenerative agriculture in their drinking water catchment. This initiative is seen as a model for integrated water security, biodiversity protection, and sustainable agriculture. It will provide financial assistance and resources for projects such as revegetation and nature repair.
The program is a collaboration between:
- WaterNSW – the state-owned corporation managing and protecting NSW’s water supply
- The Mulloon Institute – a not-for-profit dedicated to landscape restoration and water cycle repair
- The Ian Potter Foundation – a philanthropic organization funding environmental, scientific, and educational initiatives.
Located in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment (SDWC), which spans 6,000 square mileswith38% agricultural land, the program addresses growing pressures from climate change and land degradation. As a critical water resource supplying drinking water to 5 million people, the SDWC requires urgent action to ensure its long-term health and resilience.
The pilot phase will run from 2025-2027, testing funding guidelines and an Expression of Interest process through demonstration projects. The program aims to enhance water quality, security, and catchment health by driving community collaboration and landscape-scale restoration efforts.
See more below and here – https://www.mullooninstitute.org/water-stewardship-program
Warmest Regards
Cindy
