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…
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…
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…
The Cares Act and Charitable Giving
…two hybrid poplar trees–or the facilitation of four community meetings which can lead to the redevelopment of vacant, polluted land in communities. Suspended AGI limitation for donors who itemize. Prior…
Delta Project in Gary, IN wins Knight Cities Challenge
…the Legacy Foundation and the Gary Department of Planning and Redevelopment also offered remarks. Learn more about Steel City Salvage. See more press coverage. Read the Knight Cities Challenge Announcement….
Building Material Reuse Association 24 Hour Deconstruction Course
…co-sponsored by Delta Institute, Cook County Sheriff, City of Gary, and City of Park Forest on August 28-3oth, with optional testing on August 31st. Details can be found here: BMRA…
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Phytoremediating Vacant Industrial Land in Gary, Indiana
Brief Overview of What We’re Doing With support from the U.S. Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Legacy Foundation, Delta Institute partnered with the City of Gary and…
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…
Making Meaningful Impacts with Delta Institute
…communities across the Midwest to solve complex environmental challenges. Over the past couple years, I was honored to host Delta Institute’s annual BOOST competition supporting emerging entrepreneurs with new and…
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