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On Friday, 2 May under bright blue autumn skies, we gathered at the Mulloon farm to mark the beginning of something special—the launch of the Water Stewardship Program. The program aims to regenerate waterways and landscapes across the Sydney Drinking Water Catchments and will depend strongly on community participation and collaboration. The Stakeholder Engagement Day was the perfect way to kick things off, and we were delighted to welcome so many extraordinary landholders, Landcare reps, First Nations custodians, and Council and NRM staff who are committed to improving catchment health in their area. 

 

The day began with a heartfelt welcome from Mulloon Institute CEO Carolyn Hall, followed by presentations from Erin Healy, Laura Fisher and Peter Hazell. They shared the vision behind the program, the types of projects it will support—from riparian fencing and native revegetation to natural infrastructure and cultural events—and how stakeholders can get involved. 

After lunch and a Q & A we headed out on a field walk to explore some of the restoration work underway at Mulloon. It was a compelling reminder of what’s possible when communities come together to heal landscapes and restore water cycles. 

This was more than just a launch—it was the beginning of a shared journey. We’re excited to continue building communities of practice that are resilient, connected, and empowered to care for their land and water. 

This program has been developed by Mulloon Institute in partnership with WaterNSW. The pilot phase has been generously supported by The Ian Potter Foundation. 

Program stakeholders gathered together to learn about the program vision and goals.

Great conversations being had on Duralla Hilltop which overlooks the impressive works along the lower Mulloon Creek floodplain.