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Compost Saves Water

Droughts, flooding, stormwater management, or water filtration - compost can help.

Whether you're applying a fine compost to an agricultural field, using a coarse compost as a mulch, or filling a compost sock to use in erosion control, compost can help you achieve your water goals. Read on to find supporting research and resources.

Compost and Water Conservation

Compost and Mulch Water Conservation & GHG Literature Review

In 2015, CalRecycle and ACP worked together to produce a literature review on water conservation and GHG emissions reductions from composting and compost use. This quick primer is a great place to start for anyone searching for an introduction to using compost to conserve water.

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