What We Do
We combine science, experience and a people-first approach to protect and restore our rivers, creeks, wetlands and billabongs.
We work across six interconnected areas of activity:
Our multidisciplinary team of writers, researchers, environmental scientists, social scientists, marketers and river enthusiasts are ready to work with you on your project.
Our current collaborations include working on-ground with landholders to improve water quality, running leadership and mentoring programs, finding innovative ways to communicate science, and advocating for our rivers to inspire change.
By choosing to work with the ARRC, you are making a meaningful contribution to restoring and protecting our rivers for current and future generations.
Our approach is relational and people-centred, acting on our belief that we need to work collaboratively with each other and nature to thrive. We do our best to acknowledge and include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and experience throughout all we do, recognising that we have much to learn and that our land and waters were never ceded.
Our Projects:
Advocacy
We provide a voice for our rivers, advocating for their health and sustainability. We do this by developing practical resources to support property owners, running evidence-based campaigns, having robust conversations, and collaborating with fellow advocates in championing change. Our advocacy occurs at a range of scales – from property owners and community groups, to corporate organisations and political parties.
Let’s work together to develop and implement solutions that make a difference for our rivers and waterways.
Tiranna, just outside of Goulburn NSW, is a 5,000 acre property with one of the last remaining ‘chain-of-ponds’ systems alongside the Mulwaree River. Rivers of Carbon is working closely with landholders like the Gibson family to restore the riparian areas, improve waterway health and biodiversity outcomes.
On-ground river and riparian restoration
Our on-ground projects combine science with long-term partnerships between landholders, government, funding agencies and practitioners, restoring and improving the waterways on landholder properties. We do this by integrating restoration strategies such as fencing stock, tree plantings and erosion control. Our aim across all our projects is to achieve multiple benefits for both the environment and on-farm productivity.
At a larger scale, we provide resources such as guidelines, newsletters, workshops and webinars to reach people across Australia and expand our impact across whole river valleys and catchments. We also engage volunteers and businesses in planting days.
We are currently seeking business partners to enable new on-ground waterway projects with landholders in ACT and NSW.
Science communication
We use science-based communication to share stories that matter. We help organisations and groups engaged in innovative science and practice to develop a strategic approach to their communications, ensuring focused messaging that resonates with audiences. Our experienced communications team are ready to work with you across a range of projects, including communications analysis and strategy, digital asset creation, website development, event curation, online promotions and more.
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Artwork: ‘River Dreaming’ Artwork by Richie Allen (Ngunnawal/Kamilaroi), Traditional Aboriginal Owners Corporation
Partnerships
Long-term partnerships are the bedrock of ARRC’s activities. We engage with scientists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, waterway managers, Government departments and agencies, landholders, on-ground partners, students, volunteers, local community members and many more. We are also currently seeking business partners to enable new on-ground waterway projects with landholders in ACT and NSW.
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Stakeholder engagement
We provide specialised stakeholder engagement services designed to build long-term, productive relationships among and between landholders, community members, government agencies, and First Nations peoples. These services include producing a diverse range of communication products, organising and facilitating workshops, field days, and retreats, which foster active participation and collaboration. We enable meaningful interactions and collaborative efforts, ensuring that all stakeholders are actively involved and committed to the sustainable management of Australia’s waterways.
Leadership
We help emerging leaders to realise their potential and effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, from property owners to politicians. Natural resource management is a particularly challenging sector for young professionals, needing to meet the increasing demands of climate change, population growth and declining river health.
We deliver a mentoring program that pairs mentors and mentees to actively engage in a waterway project, getting the opportunity to learn through hands-on practice while also gaining opportunities for professional skills development and reflection in the larger group. We also speak at conferences and offer tailored workshops on effective leadership.
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If you are interested in any of these activities or have a new idea or project that we could collaborate on, we’d love to have a chat.
Reach out to our team via our contact page below.