This article from Sustainable Chicago highlights the 4th annual BOOST event and the two entrepreneurs who took home funding for their green ventures.
Please join us in welcoming Jaré Akchin, Karl Analo, Ashley Bakelmun, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, and David Fording as Delta's newest Board Directors!
Delta Institute’s governing Board of Directors provides oversight and management of Delta Institute. Board Directors serve up to two terms of three years each (for six years total) and participate in at least one of our three standing Committees: Development; Finance; and Governance and Nominating. Our Board adheres to best practices in nonprofit governance and signs an annual participation agreement outlining their roles and responsibilities to Delta Institute, as well as identifying any conflicts of interest that may impact their service.
Driven Doers: Mark Gillingham and Beth Urech
Our Driven Doer series highlights the passionate, motivated people who help advance Delta's mission of achieving a resilient Great Lakes environment and economy. We have a double feature for you this month! Mark Gillingham and Beth Urech are a husband and wife team...
Saving the Neighborhood: How Preservation and Blight Intervention Work Together to Foster Liveable Communities
In this Sustainability City Network article, Delta's Cindy Winland discusses methods of dealing with blight.
On Wisconsin: Green Lake Trying to Set an Example
This article from the Wisconsin State Journal discusses why and how Delta Institute is partnering with the Green Lake Association to improve water quality in Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest natural lake, by reducing phosphorus pollution.
October Update from Delta Institute
Meet two organizations that are making the Chicagoland region more sustainable thanks to seed funding from BOOST Funding Night, an annual, crowd-funded pitch fest, and learn about other upcoming events in our October Update.
Two companies get contracts to take apart Gary homes
This Post-Tribune article highlights the announcement of the contractors who will be taking apart 12 homes in Gary, Indiana, as part of Delta Institute's deconstruction pilot project with the City of Gary which will allow for the salvage of valuable building materials...
Environmental Group, study suggest similar solutions to Saugatuck-Douglas harbor problems
This Holland-Sentinel article highlights Delta Institute's prospective partnership with Saugatuck to reduce the flow of sediment into Kalamazoo Lake. Delta Institute applied for funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for this project, which will take a...
Driven Doer: Nicolette Stosur-Bassett
Once again, it's time for our Driven Doer series! This is where we highlight the passionate, motivated people who help advance Delta's mission of achieving a resilient Great Lakes environment and economy. This month, we are happy to introduce you Nicolette...
Delta Institute and partners win funding to advance climate-smart agriculture strategies
In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) funding to help agricultural producers connect with environmental markets, reduce emissions, and become more resilient to climate change. Delta Institute will be...
BOOST Supports Successful Community Revitalization, Healthy Lifestyles, and Ecosystem Stewardship Projects
The eight 20-foot tall, rusted steel lights that surround Junedale Park poorly depict the historical significance of the former Little League baseball stadium that many considered the finest in Northwest Indiana before the 1980’s. The steel fences and wooden...