Toodyay Catchment Planning Workshop August 31st
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Toodyay catchment planning workshop held on the 31st of August at the Toodyay Men’s Shed.
This workshop covers how to
utilise rainfall in a drying climate to maximise crop or pasture growth
reduce erosion and improve river and stream water quality
work collaboratively within your catchment
You’ll get to explore whole-of-catchment planning in the Avon River Basin as well as learn about the benefits of catchment scale rehydration for individual landholders.
Why should I care about Catchment Scale Rehydration?
Catchment scale rehydration means when it rains, keeping as much moisture as possible in the landscape.
In a drying climate, having high water-use efficiency in the landscape is very important.
It connects big-picture environmental goals to real-world farming outcomes
It means working on solutions that are scalable and adaptable
It reflects community-focused science, not just research for its own sake
Mulloon Institute hydrologist Lance Mudgway will share his knowledge of practical on property options for improving rainfall utilisation using a real-life example.
At this workshop, you will visit a small-scale example of rehydration activities that slow down the flow of fresh water, then go through the step-by-step process of how to do it yourself: Problem Identification, Planning, Implementation, Practicality and Learnings.
All participants will be supplied with a printed contour map of their property and guidance from experienced hydrologist Lance Mudgway.
This workshop is FREE to attend, but worth over $100 per person.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
This workshop is facilitated by Wheatbelt NRM in collaboration with RegenWA and the Mulloon Institute and supported by funding through WA State NRM.
Registrations are essential and spots are limited for this workshop, grab your FREE tickets here
