WEBINAR
Rehydrating landscapes: understanding how it works and why
Friday 6th March at 12:30pm
About this Webinar
Across Australia, the water cycle is under increasing pressure. Extreme events — including heatwaves, floods, and droughts — have intensified, while rainfall patterns, particularly winter rainfall, have shifted. This change is linked not only to climate factors but also to how water is retained and managed across landscapes, contributing to the loss of local water cycles. These shifts are closely connected to agricultural land management practices over the past three decades.
This discussion explores the science of landscape hydration and pathways for restoring natural water cycles, with particular focus on the role of biological processes in influencing rainfall intensity and distribution. Drawing on examples of landscape rehydration from Australia and internationally, it highlights key lessons and examines the biogeomorphological impacts of successful landscape restoration efforts.
Our Speakers
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Richard Campbell
Managing Director, HydroTerra
Richard Campbell is an entrepreneur with deep expertise in environmental monitoring, combining a strong understanding of monitoring applications with the capabilities of modern technologies. His early career in geology, hydrogeology and environmental science underpins his work across a wide range of industries.
Richard has built and led HydroTerra into a high-quality monitoring company, supported by skilled engineers, scientists and a strong network of technology partners. His integrated knowledge of applications and technology has enabled the delivery of innovative, automated and cutting-edge monitoring solutions.
Phil Mulvey
Founder - EESI
Philip Mulvey has 45 years experience in restoring degraded land to productive use. He is the founder of several companies operating in the US and Australia including: an agriculture software company, a regenerative agriculture company, and environmental consulting and contracting companies. Phil has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Soil Science from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Hydrogeology from The University of New South Wales.
With that background, Phil's skill is being able to assess landscape in terms of production, resilience and hydration. His passionate about landscape repair and the role of regenerative agriculture to achieve this. His focus in recent years is teaching the techniques to keep water in, on and under the landscape.
He has co-authored with his daughter Freya a book on the impact soil degradation through agriculture has on landscape and climate and is currently working on a book for farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture.
Join Our Live Webinar
Rehydrating landscapes: understanding how it works and why.
Be part of this session to find out:
- Why Australia’s local water cycles are breaking and the role of land management.
- How landscape hydration works and how it can be restored.
- The surprising role of biology in influencing rainfall.
- Proven examples of successful landscape rehydration in Australia and globally.
- Practical lessons on restoring land to improve water retention and ecosystem health.
📅 Fri 6th March 2026
🕐 12:30 PM AEDT