California park’s use of human compost draws outcry

The soil comes from a company that converts human remains into what it calls “a nutrient-rich soil that is ready to be returned to nature.” ...

Supervisor seeks law to halt human compost near Fresno County river. Is it safe?

A 2022 law legalized human composting in California, which is also legal in 14 other states and seems to be growing in popularity.

Allegations of human composting made against San Joaquin River Parkway Trust

Disturbing allegations were made Thursday afternoon against the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust about a section of land along the river off Friant Road in Fresno County.

Local tribe says human compost along San Joaquin River is ‘disrespectful’

A local tribe is weighing in on the human compost controversy after a local supervisor broadcast that it was being deposited along the San Joaquin River.

‘This is public land’: Use of human compost puts river conservation agencies at odds

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The San Joaquin River Conservancy and the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, partners but separate entities, are now at odds. It’s because of the use of human compost ...

Fresno supervisor pushes to stop human composting near San Joaquin River

Fresno County leaders are sounding the alarm after learning that human compost may have been spread on public land along the San Joaquin River.Supervisor Garry ...