Projects Roster

Community-Led Planning to Reduce Shoreline Flooding in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago

Community-Led Planning to Reduce Shoreline Flooding in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago

Delta Institute (Delta) is working with local groups and public agencies to complete in-depth community engagement centered around shoreline resilience planning and implementation for the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. For years this community has been buffeted by extreme weather and Lake Michigan events, and a comprehensive, cohesive community planning process is essential.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County – Developing a Clean Energy, Resiliency, and Sustainability Plan

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County – Developing a Clean Energy, Resiliency, and Sustainability Plan

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has partnered with Delta Institute (Delta) and ECT to develop a plan to advance sustainability, climate action, and resiliency. We are developing a plan that will be comprehensive, equitable, partnership-driven, actionable, fundable, and measurable. Ultimately, we believe this plan will position the District as a regional leader in advancing sustainability.

Illinois Soil Health Incentive Program (SHIP)

Illinois Soil Health Incentive Program (SHIP)

Delta partnered with the Conservation Fund and Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District to develop and test a framework for an Illinois-centric program that would offer farmers financial incentives to implement soil health practices, also known as “Pay for Performance.”

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