Run-O-Waters Carbon Sequestration Project

Run-O-Waters Carbon Sequestration Project is a soil carbon project located in the rural locality of Run-O-Waters, approximately 25km northwest of Goulburn in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Registered in October 2015, the project originally covered a larger area but now encompasses approximately 80.5 hectares following recent variations. The surrounding region is predominantly used for dryland grazing of sheep and cattle, characterized by undulating terrain and scattered native vegetation.

The project operates under the Sequestering Carbon in Soils in Grazing Systems methodology. This method rewards landholders for increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) levels through improved management activities. For this specific project, the primary activity involves managing grazing pressure and applying fertilizers, such as lime or nutrients, to stimulate pasture growth and soil biology. By increasing the amount of biomass returning to the soil and reducing carbon loss, the project aims to sequester atmospheric carbon into the soil profile.

Environmentally, the Run-O-Waters area experiences a temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 600mm to 700mm, which is generally considered favourable for soil carbon sequestration. The local soil types are typical of the Southern Tablelands, consisting often of clay loams and podzolic soils derived from sedimentary and granitic rock. These soils can respond well to nutrient correction and improved grazing strategies to build carbon stocks.

Notably, the project has undergone significant administrative changes recently. In March 2025, the participant name was updated from Corporate Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd to Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, aligning it with Agriprove's portfolio of soil carbon projects. Additionally, variations in December 2024 and July 2025 removed certain land areas from the project scope. Despite being registered since 2015, public registry data from early 2026 indicates the project has not yet been issued Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), which is not uncommon for soil projects due to their long measurement and reporting cycles.