This Kansas State University news release, published by EurekAlert, highlights Delta's partnership with KSU, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, University of Illinois at Chicago, Alliance for a Greener South Loop, Respiratory Health Association,...
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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 the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, soil carbon sequestration is...
Coal Plant Shutdowns: Operators Need to Manage Community Relationships
This Lexology article discusses how a coal plant shutdown has both positive and negative effects on the neighboring community, and it references Delta's research on how proactive community engagement can help accelerate the redevelopment process. Read more.
How utilizing EPA’s Decision Support Tool can greatly improve waste management systems
This WasteDive article discusses how Delta worked with the EPA to put their Decision Support Tool to use in the Chicago area during a 2014 study. The Decision Support Tool (DST) will help municipalities implement different waste management practices to boost the...
How Rust Belt cities are boosting sustainability
This Green Biz article highlights how Gary, Indiana is incorporating conservation and stormwater management-oriented practices like deconstruction and green infrastructure, into its plans.
Delta Shares Innovative Approaches to Brownfields Redevelopment in the U.S.
This HazMat Management magazine article features a presentation Delta's Margaret Renas recently gave at the Canadian Brownfields Network annual conference. In it, she discusses the benefits of deconstruction, phytoremediation, and green infrastructure.
How will you #LoveLakeMichigan this summer?
By Max Kaczor, Communications & Marketing Intern Updated with video from the June 4th Montrose Beach Cleanup. It’s summertime in Chicago, which means sunny skies, days by the lake, and toes in the sand. Lake Michigan is utilized by millions of fishermen,...
On The Table: How Might Lake Michigan Be A Unifying Force For Chicago?
On May 10th, Delta joined thousands of organizations and individuals across the Chicago region to host an event for the Chicago Community Trust’s On The Table event. For the last three years, On The Table has provided an umbrella for thousands of Chicagoans to gather...
Delta Institute Selected by Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Fund Grant Program to Accelerate Economic Opportunity
Chicago-based Community Progress Maker Joins Leading Nonprofit Organizations Across the United States to Address Urban Challenges Ranging from Affordable Housing to Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure [Chicago] – May 18, 2016 – Delta Institute...
Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Fund Awards $20 Million in Grants to Accelerate Economic Opportunity in Six U.S. Cities
This Business Wire article shares the winners of the Citi Foundation's Community Progress Makers Fund, an initiative that supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to tackle long-standing urban economic challenges. Delta was awarded funding in their most...
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