Hugelkulture Soil Retention System

Project Coordinator: Dailyn McAdoo

Project Sponsor: Polly Knutson, Director of Sustainability Programming & UCCS Farm

Responsible Department: Office of Sustainability

Total GAF Funding: $245.00

Themes: Zero Waste, Water, Restoration

Goal: To develop a sustainable soil retention system that conserves water, mitigates soil pollution, and reduces the costs of soil remediation.

Impact: Address the growing issue of water scarcity and contamination, particularly from PFAS chemicals, by using natural rainwater paths to enhance water sustainability and improve soil quality.