how to catch water and restore landscapes for your property
Water Heals Landscapes
Hydrating Farm Landscapes Program
In 2026, GeoCatch is partnering with The Mulloon Institute to delivery the ‘Hydrating Farm Landscapes Program’ and help farmers tackle one of the biggest challenges in agriculture, managing water in the landscape. Whether it’s water running off your paddocks after heavy rain or areas that flood in winter and turn bone dry in summer, this program gives you practical strategies to hold water where it’s needed and restore balance to your land.
The Mulloon Institute is a leading Australian research and education organisation specialising in regenerative agriculture and landscape rehydration. Their proven methods help farmers improve soil health, restore water cycles, and create productive, resilient farms for the future.
Reydrating Farm Landscapes Program
Stage 1 - Introductory Field Day
March 2026
This will provide a foundational understanding of landscape processes, and the critical role of water cycling in functional landscapes. It introduces the Mulloon Institute’s approaches to fostering drought resilience and restoring degraded land. As a precursor to the Field Day, participants will have the opportunity to review various online resources set up on a digital platform.
Reydrating Farm Landscapes Program
Stage 2 - Two day Bootcamp
April 2026
A skills-based course about harnessing the water cycle to improve landscape functions. Apply and practice procedures to plan and implement restoration interventions on your property.
This activity will take place both in the field and as presentations.
Day 1 includes planning, assessing and measuring landscapes.
Day 2 includes conceptual implementation of landscape repair.
Reydrating Farm Landscapes Program
Stage 3 - Mentoring Program
May – November 2026
Bootcamp graduates can apply for tailored support from Mulloon Institute experts. This includes one-on-one property visits, online sessions with Mulloon Institute expert, Lance Mudgway, and access to a peer learning hub to help you design and implement a project that suits your farm.
Reydrating Farm Landscapes Program
Stage 4 - Boots on Ground Project Day
November 2026
The final stage of the program brings everyone together, participants from the Field Day, Bootcamp, and Mentoring Program, for a hands-on community event. Hosted at a farm that has been part of the mentoring program, this day is the culmination of all the planning and learning that’s taken place. You’ll see restoration strategies put into action, share experiences, and work alongside others to implement practical solutions for holding water in the landscape.
This program is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
Paraway Springs Case Study
Learn how past participants, Warren and Lori Pensini from Paraway Springs, have enhanced their property with the program.
