Watershed Landcare is a community Landcare group encompassing the towns and surrounding villages of Mudgee, Kandos, Rylstone and Gulgong in the Central Tablelands of NSW. Our area covers approximately 900,000 ha (9000 km²) of Wiradjuri Country, stretching to Gulgong in the North, Burrendong Dam in the west, the Turon River in the south and the Wollemi National Park in the east.
Watershed Landcare is an ever-growing community of over 380 Members!
Coming from every walk of life and interest; our community is made up of large & small landholders, urban dwellers, and environmental enthusiasts operating a variety of businesses, rural lifestyles and with a broad range of interests and participation levels!
We all share a common curiosity in finding smarter, more sustainable ways to do things. We bring innovation, education and support to our community so we can all grow and change for the better!
We welcome you to come along to our next event, test the waters and see if you would like to become a member of our community.
The Watershed Landcare Region Map
Our History
Watershed Landcare began in the early 1990s as a steering committee for a number of Landcare groups in the region. As more groups formed, the Watershed Steering Committee was established to enable an integrated approach to issues that affected the whole district.
In 2004 Landcare in the region underwent a restructure due to changes in natural resource management (establishment of the Catchment Management Authorities) and associated funding. Instead of individual incorporated Landcare groups, everyone became a member of Watershed Landcare Inc. with members now participating in different projects according to their particular interests.
Watershed Landcare now has a diverse membership of some 300+ people and businesses all of who have a common interest in repairing and improving the natural resources of our region.
If you would like to get involved consider becoming a member.
Meet the Team!
Our Committee
Watershed Landcare is a non for profit, community organisation that aims to provide a catalyst for the community through education, coordination and support towards realising the vision of Healthy Land, Healthy Community.
Members of the Watershed Landcare executive committee are volunteers who are passionate about the environment, regenerative land management and improving the health of the landscape and the people in our region.
Input from members is always encouraged and members are welcome to attend committee meetings. Contact us for details of place and time.
See below for profiles of our executive & committee positions.
Anne Sedgers
Chair
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Bruce Christie
Vice Chair
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Hunter White
Treasurer & Public Officer
Watershed Landcare IncorporatedGlenyse Tracey
Secretary
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Christine McRae
Committee
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Cheryl Nielsen
Committee
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Sonia Christie
Committee
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Michael Nielsen
Committee
Watershed Landcare Incorporated
Meet your Landcare Coordinators
Organising events, assisting members, innovating, applying for grants, creating opportunities, are just some of the things keeping the coordinators busy. They’re the friendly face of Watershed Landcare and the point of contact for the community. The coordinators make things happen, so if you have ideas, then get in touch!
Maddison O’Brien
Local Landcare Coordinator
maddison@watershedlandcare.com.au
Brooke Statham
Local Landcare Administrator
brooke@watershedlandcare.com.au
Marie Hensley
Project Officer, Green Day Coordinator
marie@watershedlandcare.com.au
Kate Taylor
Communities of Practice Coordinator
kate@watershedlandcare.com.au
Want to be a part of the team?
Input from members is always welcome and members are encouraged to attend committee meetings.
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or have questions, feel free to reach out to us.