Delta is excited to announce the publication of our collaborative, statewide report titled “Preparing for Long-Term Stewardship: A Dual Approach for Illinois.” Developed in partnership with the Natural Land Institute and the Illinois Environmental Council, the report...
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Three Gary ideas finalists in Knight Cities Challenge
This Post-Tribune article announces the three Gary finalists in this year's John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Knight Cities Challenge. In the 2016 Challenge, Delta Institute was awarded $385,000 for Steel City Salvage to establish a reuse facility to reclaim...
Ottawa mulls Peltier factory for bus operation
This article from My WebTimes quotes Delta's Margaret Renas, who helped the community of Ottawa, IL with their Peltier glass factory brownfield site. She provided assistance with community engagement events and with the interpretation of Phase II results. Read the...
Grants help Waukegan manage waterfront
This article, pulled from the Lake County News-Sun, discusses our partnership with Waukegan, IL. A $60,000 grant will allow Delta Institute to work with the Waukegan Waterfront Working Group.
Interactive Session at Community Forestry Conference in Indianapolis Links Green Infrastructure, Community Forestry, and the Community
Thanks for joining us in Indianapolis this November for two days of collaboration and idea sharing geared toward helping you find new ways to strengthen your own community forest. The Partners in Community Forestry Conference, organized by the National Arbor Day...
5th Annual BOOST Event Showcases Chicago’s Thriving Sustainability Movement
CHICAGO, IL (November 16, 2016) In a city with a growing community of entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and venture capital firms, four of Chicago’s emerging green projects took center stage at Chop Shop to make their pitch for exposure and seed funding. Two...
The Field Museum of Natural History wins Illinois Governor’s 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 and private organizations that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable...
Food to Market Challenge Awards $500K to Bring Healthy Food to Underserved Communities
Delta's Ben Shorofsky is quoted in this press release from Food:Land:Opportunity where they announce the winners of the Food to Market Challenge. Delta Institute's Artisan Grain Collaborative made it to the finalist round.
Knight Cities Challenge grant competition seeks way to revitalize Gary
This NWI Times article discusses the new round of Knight Cities Challenge funding that is available for those who want to help cities succeed. Delta's Steel City Salvage project, which will create a materials reuse facility and marketplace for Gary's deconstructed...
Live Crowdfunding Event will BOOST Chicagoland Entrepreneurs
This Sustainable Chicago Magazine article highlights the finalists for BOOST, the live-crowdfunded pitch event organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders, associate board of Delta Institute. Read more.
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