Soil Builders - Education for Action: Using Compost to Prevent Erosion and Improve Water Quality in the Lake Champlain Basin

Changes in how we manage organic waste and think about soil health and water quality are taking place across Vermont and we need your input!

With support from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, the Composting Association of Vermont (CAV) is working with partners throughout Vermont, New York and Quebec to develop a Soil Builders curriculum, focused on best management practices for using compost to prevent erosion and improve water quality in the Lake Champlain Basin.  

Composting and the use of compost positively contribute to public health and safety, farm viability, and the direct and immediate reduction of greenhouse gases. When added to soils, the structure and web of organisms in compost increase soil stability, fertility, water infiltration, and moisture retention. 

There is a meaningful connection between how we design and maintain the natural elements in built environments and how healthy soil improves water quality. Further – using compost in land management practices is a critical strategy for climate adaptation. Learn more about this project. 

We need your input on topics to include in the Soil Builders workshop, so that it adds value to the important work you do. Please take 3-5 minutes to complete the following survey.