Ridge to Reefs

Ridge to Reefs Ridge to Reefs (RTR) was formed in 2011 to help protect and restore coastal and coral reef ecosystems

Constructed IDLS system! The big gable roof manages high rainfall and prevents flooding. This is ready to fill in with t...
07/08/2026

Constructed IDLS system! The big gable roof manages high rainfall and prevents flooding. This is ready to fill in with the layers of organic matter and provide excellent healthy substrate for the pigs.

Raise the roof! Adding a sloped roof to the IDLS system helps to manage water. Some moisture in the substrate is necessa...
07/07/2026

Raise the roof! Adding a sloped roof to the IDLS system helps to manage water. Some moisture in the substrate is necessary, but it's important to divert heavy rainfall.

Next phase of the IDLS construction! This shows the 4 ft depth of the cell. It is built slightly above ground to prevent...
07/06/2026

Next phase of the IDLS construction! This shows the 4 ft depth of the cell. It is built slightly above ground to prevent flooding in heavy rains.

This system was among the first IDLS built in American Samoa. This is the beginning of a demonstration piggery showing c...
07/05/2026

This system was among the first IDLS built in American Samoa. This is the beginning of a demonstration piggery showing contrasts with wash-down and dry litter systems.

IDLS are important technology for protecting water quality in coastal ecosystems. Coral reefs and the nursery areas they...
07/04/2026

IDLS are important technology for protecting water quality in coastal ecosystems. Coral reefs and the nursery areas they offer rely on healthy water quality to thrive - including these juvenile orangefin dascyllus and sea anemone!
Photo credit: NOAA Digital Corals coralreef.noaa.gov/digital-corals

Constructing the base for an IDLS (Inoculated Deep Litter System). These systems have major advantages over other pigger...
07/03/2026

Constructing the base for an IDLS (Inoculated Deep Litter System). These systems have major advantages over other piggeries for the pigs and the environment. These systems don't have run-off like a washdown system, they take less maintenance than a dry litter system, with no need to turn compost beyond what the pigs do themselves by walking and playing!

Filling an IDLS step-by-step! The 'lasagna' of brown and green organic matter is a key step to making a healthy substrat...
07/01/2026

Filling an IDLS step-by-step! The 'lasagna' of brown and green organic matter is a key step to making a healthy substrate for the pigs. The surface is maintained by the microbial action of beneficial microorganisms, and layering of fresh organic matter. Stay tuned for construction instruction!

06/26/2026

Farmer to farmer advice - plan to build for less daily maintenance labor, more profit, fewer flies, and healthier pigs. All powered by natural microbial action! Check out the YouTube link for the whole interview: https://youtu.be/6OX3TyDqUq8

06/25/2026

How do you know if the pigs are healthy and happy? Pigs grow faster in an IDLS system - plus the playful piglet mash-pit! Check out the YouTube link for the whole interview: https://youtu.be/6OX3TyDqUq8

06/24/2026

How long does it take to build an IDLS? The answer might surprise you! Plus creative ways to find "found carbon" for the piggery's naturally composting surface, no importing required. Check out the YouTube link for the whole interview: https://youtu.be/6OX3TyDqUq8

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