This article, published on mlive.com, discusses how scientists at Michigan State University, working with Delta Institute, have created a program that helps farmers reduce their nitrous oxide emissions, while maintaining…

Delta Institute & IDEO to Collaborate on Innovative Smart Grid Effort
…on an innovative smart grid pilot in Illinois. Delta and IDEO will apply principles of human-centered design to help consumers to better understand their energy consumption by using the smart…

Delta Institute Receives 2024 Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for the Second Year Running
…reducing flooding. This increased stormwater capacity is also reducing runoff contamination by removing over 4 tons of phosphorus and 16 tons of nitrogen annually, which strengthens the region’s agricultural resiliency….

Invest in the Midwest
…that reduce municipal flooding, solid waste, and air pollution, but we also partner with small rural communities of 1,000 or less to advance innovations in land conservation. Each of our…

McHenry County (IL) Solid Waste Strategy
…regional, and state level. The trends and innovative approaches explored include: Waste reduction and waste diversion of organics/composting Construction and demolition debris management Waste management strategies for specific activities or…

Stronger Together for a Resilient Great Lakes
…and stormwater planters. Delta’s efforts will more efficiently manage millions of stormwater gallons annually, reducing flooding risk and safeguarding both communities and natural habitats. Please contribute today. Through Delta’s Green…

Delta Identifies Strategies to Strengthen Nonprofit-led Social Enterprise
…partnered with Forefront to better understand the current state of NPSE in Illinois and produced the report, “Current Conditions for the Nonprofit-led Social Enterprise Community in Illinois.” The findings from…

Expanding Capacity in NW Indiana: Trainees Deconstruct Blighted Structures During 3-Day Workshop
…ability to deconstruct more homes. This is the first course of its kind to be physically held in Gary, and organizing a training is no small feat. The organizers secured…
Funding a Sustainable Future β 5th Annual BOOST Event Funds Social Innovation in Chicagoland
…venture, the local community, whose ticket contribution and vote decide which projects to fund. The two winning entrepreneurs split the BOOST grant comprised of funding secured by the DELs as…

The Field Museum of Natural History wins Illinois Governorβs Sustainability Award with assistance from Delta
Earlier this month, the Field Museum was recognized for its water and energy conservation and waste reduction with the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award. The award was given to 25 public…
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