…economy. The near-shore Lake Michigan zone is among the most biologically productive in the region, and the Lake itself provides drinking water, recreational opportunities, wetlands and wildlife, and critical dunes…
Examining the State of Land Stewardship in Illinois
…Lands Adopting a working lands program can help protect the soil and water resources on farms owned by conservation land trusts, help restore degraded soil and water resources, and provide…
A conversation with Board Chair Vanessa Roanhorse
…of least resistance in order to do something that I could feel good about doing. 2014 staff picture of Delta Institute during Vanessa’s tenure on the programs team. [D]: How…
BOOST 2023: A Special Anniversary Celebrating Sustainability & Entrepreneurship
…with tzatziki sauce Mini falafel on pita with tomato, cucumber and Tahini dressing Chickpea and tomato salad Beverage selections: beer, wine, assorted sodas, sparking water, fruit-infused still water, lemonade, Starbucks…
How will you #LoveLakeMichigan this summer?
…Unfortunately, the beach has also become an open garbage can for cigarette butts, water bottles, bottle caps, and more. Data from Alliance for the Great Lakes: www.greatlakesadopt.org/ Home/Litter/10842 In 2014…
Community-Led Planning to Reduce Shoreline Flooding in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago
…Michigan water levels that damage infrastructure and accelerate erosion. Disproportionate consequences in South Shore are partially due to historical efforts limiting community resources and influence to change environmental and economic…
Pay for Performance: A Market-Based Approach to Conservation
…to pay farmers for documented improvements to water– and soil- quality as a result of conservation-focused agricultural practices. Why Our Work is Needed Water quality impairments resulting, in part, from…
Our Impact: Resilient Agriculture
…who do not own the land and operate on razor-thin margins. Current land management practices often include using fertilizers and harmful chemicals which pollute local water systems. Watershed-scale conservation programs…
With local waste generation rates outpacing local landfill capacity, new report calls for action to reduce waste in Cook County
…stores, and restaurants to track their waste habits and simply buy less of the largest food type they wind up throwing out. Entrepreneurs should be encouraged to find ways to…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offsets Issued in First Agricultural Offsets Transaction
…the Climate Action Reserve. Additional background information on the methodology is available for download from EPRI’s website. About EPRI: The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and…
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