Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Delta Institute works with communities throughout the Midwest to reduce flooding and improve water quality, by working with—rather than against—nature.
We’re helping our neighbors increase their resiliency and address our changing climate in the Midwest via:
Flooding and Extreme Weather Mitigation
Green Infrastructure Installation
Forest Canopy Expansion
Land Re-Naturalization and Restoration
Getting water to where it needs to be, while promoting community vitality.
Delta Institute provides engaging, comprehensive project management for Green Infrastructure and land restoration to our many municipal and community partners.
OUR IMPACT
More than 193M Stormwater Gallons captured/treated since 2020
Delta’s many projects have captured nearly 200M gallons of stormwater annually since 2020, including some of our notable restoration and tree canopy projects that we’ve successfully implemented in Lake County, IN; Hobart, IN; Michigan City, IN; and Chicago’s South Side.
More than 30 Community Partners and 144,800+ Acres
Delta’s Nature-Based Climate Solutions portfolio has installed Green Infrastructure, managed complex restoration projects, and renaturalized significant acreage across our many partner communities.
More than 4,000 Trees Planted
One of the simplest solutions to localized flooding is trees (when properly installed, maintained, and stewarded, of course). Delta provides concepting services, implementation management, and long-term stewardship/maintenance to our partners, through the omnipresent lens of community engagement and feedback. The trees we plant today are meant to thrive now, and for generations ahead.
Keeping pollutants and toxins out of our water supply
Delta’s projects focus on keeping our groundwater and waterways clean and healthy, by measuring avoided pollutants such as Phosphorus, Nitrogen, E.coli, and sediment kept from entering watersheds by our projects.
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
RECENT PROJECTS IN OUR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO
WHY CHOOSE DELTA INSTITUTE?
INNOVATION
Named the winner of Illinois Green’s Emerald Award for Green Innovation in 2018.
NONPROFIT
Partnering with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit means we prioritize mission over profits. We are fully registered to do business like any other firm.
COLLABORATION
Named a finalist for the inaugural Chicago Prize in 2020 in partnership with LVEJO.
TRANSPARENCY
Winner of Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for 6 years — a recognition received by fewer than 1% of all nonprofits.
EXCELLENCE
Received Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in both 2023 and 2024.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Received Charity Navigator’s highest four-star “Give with Confidence” rating annually.
REGIONAL
Named 1 of 29 Environmental Finance Centers supporting the EPA’s commitment to water access for all.
TRUSTED PARTNER
Hired by the Office of the Mayor to develop the Chicago Waste Strategy, which is still being implemented today.
