…land trusts. Traditionally, land trusts protected land, restored it, and transferred it to government entities for long-term ownership effectively transferring the responsibility of land stewardship to those entities. While this…
Getting Down to the Roots: Why Soil Matters for Climate Stabilization (and More)
This blog post by Delta’s ecological economist Ryan Anderson originally appeared on The Climate Trust’s blog on July 26, 2016 Following 2015’s designation as the International Year of Soils by…
What Happens to a Coal Plant After it Closes?
…principles and a shared vision for the reuse of both sites. The Chicago Tribune provided a recent update on redevelopment efforts of the Fisk power plant site in Chicago’s Pilsen…
EDF and Partners Win Grant to Reduce Emissions from Agriculture
…Institute as a co-recipient, alongside the EDF, of a $960,000 grant that will help almond and corn farmers increase their fertilizer use efficiency and reduce their impact on the climate….
Reducing E-Waste Through Purchasing Decisions
This Environmental Leader article highlights the findings of Delta’s recent report “Reducing E-waste through Purchasing Decisions.“…
CHICAGO’S GREEN INNOVATORS TO PITCH NEW PROJECTS AT CROWD-FUNDING EVENT
…2018 7-10 p.m. Chop Shop, 2033 W North Ave Web Links: Website: www.delta-institute.org/boost Press Release: https://delta-institute.org/2018/10/chicagos-green-innovators-to-pitch-new-projects-at-crowd-funding-event-2/ Tickets: https://deltainstitute.salsalabs.org/2018boost/index.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deltaemergingleaders/ Twitter: @deltaemleaders BareItAll Petfoods: https://www.bareitallpetfoods.com Four Star Family Cyclery: https://www.fourstarfamilycyclery.com…
$21.4 Million Net Ecosystem Service Value Benefits Demonstrated Using Regenerative Agriculture at Scale
…($8.5 million) Net benefit from regenerative management as compared to conventional practices: $21.4 million, or a 2 percent gain on the purchase value Net annual benefit per year: $4.6 million,…
MULTI-SECTOR PARTNERSHIP FUNDED TO MOBILIZE INVESTMENT IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
USDA Conservation Innovation Grant will provide $700,000 in funding to accelerate investment in agricultural practices that restore soil and water health Press contact: Katie Musisi, 312-651-4344, kmusisi@delta-institute.org CHICAGO, IL —…
Statements of Inclusive Population Language
…reflecting how people identify themselves as aligned with their personal/ household culture and identity. As such, we prioritize using the preferred terminology of our place-based, in-community partners. In circumstances where…
Grant will improve the health of the Rabbit River Watershed by working with farmers to decrease sediment loading
…of land in the Rabbit River Watershed for the purpose of reducing agricultural pollutants flowing into the watershed. With a three-year grant in the amount of $465,402, the Delta Institute…
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