2020 is – at its heart – a year about resilience. Resilience against injustice, against climate impacts, against generational inequity. That's why this holiday season, we invite you to learn more about Delta's collaborations in working together toward a more resilient Midwest.
Spring is entering full bloom here in the Midwest, and we are taking the season as an opportunity to appreciate our region's beauty, natural resources, and the communities that help the Midwest thrive. Ultimately—even through all the uncertainty many of us have experienced this past year—I feel that we are still advancing our goals toward building a stronger, more resilient future for a thriving Midwest. Thanks to Delta's many partners, funders, and supporters, we are happy to see us making significant impacts in our partners' communities. There are many projects, impact figures, and goals to list, but below are a few of our favorites. With your support, we have reached some pretty noteworthy milestones, including:Number of community-based partners with whom Delta has collaborated over the past two years Number of acres impacted with conservation and land stewardship tools over the past two years Number of bricks identified that could be salvaged and diverted away from landfills as part of our St. Louis […]
What is Green Soap Box? Green Soap Box is an annual event, organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders Associate Board, that explores an environmental issue impacting our local community. You are invited to join in our next virtual Green Soap Box discussion with local experts participating in a panel. This year's topic will focus on Cannabis Sustainability and Equity in Illinois. Why Cannabis? Cannabis is a rapidly evolving industry nationwide, and especially in Illinois since the Cannabis Regulation in Tax Act went into effect on January 1, 2020. However, there are still many considerations that need attention and dialogue to ensure that the industry grows in an environmentally sustainable way and through a lens of promoting equity. Cannabis is the most energy-intensive agricultural crop in the United States, requiring both heavy water consumption and energy. Parts of the Illinois Act worked to address some of these concerns, including required measurements of water runoff, limits on energy consumption, and more. Our event […]
Are you, or someone you know, passionate about advancing innovative solutions to sustainability in the Midwest? Consider applying to become a Delta Emerging Leader (DEL)! DELs serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute. We are looking for stellar emerging professionals to join this fun and rewarding associate board for a one-year term beginning in July 1, 2021. Apply today at bit.ly/dels2021. Want to learn more about the DELs first? Have questions? Do you just want to get to know the other DELs over a virtual happy hour? Join us for our first recruitment info session on April 15, 2021 from 7pm-8pm CT. Register in advance by clicking the link below. See you there!
Are you, or someone you know, passionate about advancing innovative solutions to sustainability in the Midwest? Consider applying to become a Delta Emerging Leader (DEL)! DELs serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute. We are looking for stellar emerging professionals to join this fun and rewarding associate board for a one-year term beginning in July 1, 2021. Apply today at bit.ly/dels2021. Want to learn more about the DELs first? Have questions? Do you just want to get to know the other DELs over a virtual happy hour? Join us for our final recruitment info session on May 17, 2021 from 5:30pm-6:30pm CT. Register in advance by clicking the link below. See you there!
Delta is moving to a new office location effective July 1, 2021. Our new address is: Delta Institute35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1760Chicago, IL 60601 We are not moving far, though! Beginning July 1, 2021, please direct your mail and other related contact information to the address listed above. Specifically, be sure to update our suite number to 1760. Why are we moving? As the State of Illinois and City of Chicago have now entered Phase 5 of the pandemic recovery plan, we at Delta are moving into a new space that provides more flexibility for our staff to work remotely. Our new office space is more cost-effective and efficient for accommodating a new hybrid working environment. These savings allow us to invest in what matters most: collaborating with our partners on projects that solve complex environmental challenges. For questions about our move, please contact Mackenzie Manley Buchek at delta@delta-institute.org. This move is one way in which we at Delta are […]
Join Delta Institute for a webinar to discuss recently released analysis and recommendations developed in collaboration with Environmental Working Group. These findings are detailed in the report, titled Conservation in Illinois: Hotspot Analysis and Implications for Program Design.
Join us to be the first to learn more about how we are refining our strategy and impact model to solve complex environmental challenges in the Midwest.
BOOST is a platform for early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative products and services to provide sustainable change in the Midwest. BOOST is hosted by the Delta Emerging Leaders, the official associate board of Delta Institute. How does BOOST work? On November 9, four or five emerging entrepreneurs will share their ideas for new sustainability start-ups in short, pre-recorded videos. Next, hundreds of supporters who register for the event will vote virtually to determine this year's winners. The winner will be announced one week later on November 16; they will be awarded with a $5,000 grant to further develop their innovation. All remaining proceeds from the event support the work of Delta Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit. Registrations, contributions, and sponsorships for the event are tax-deductible. Please enjoy the recording of BOOST 2021 below Meet the Finalists! This year's entrepreneurs are working to support the following start-ups: Chicago Tool Library - The Chicago Tool Library is like a book library - but for […]
2020 is – at its heart – a year about resilience. Resilience against injustice, against climate impacts, against generational inequity. That's why this holiday season, we invite you to learn more about Delta's collaborations in working together toward a more resilient Midwest.
Create a thriving Midwest for tomorrow by supporting Delta today.
