This article from Ag Professional lists Delta 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.
September Update from Delta Institute
This month, we share our Green Infrastructure toolkit which features downloadable design files, announce an extension of the BOOST application deadline, and tell you where you can buy tickets for BOOST Funding Night on Oct 3!
Delta releases Green Infrastructure toolkit for property owners and municipalities
Delta is pleased to release Green Infrastructure Designs: Scalable Solutions to Local Challenges. The toolkit aims to help municipal managers and decision-makers begin the process of implementing green infrastructure in their community. Featuring a decision support...
Driven Doer: Marty Serena
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 Marty Serena, a...
Gary to experiment with deconstruction of a dozen homes
This Chicago Tribune article covers Delta Institute’s Gary pilot project that will deconstruct 12 homes. Delta’s Eve Pytel and Martin Brown discuss the process of choosing the homes and contractors for deconstruction.
Building Material Reuse Association 24 Hour Deconstruction Course
Delta is co-organizing a 24 hour deconstruction training in August. The class will provide demolition workers with deconstruction skills and those who pass the exam will gain a Building Materials Reuse Association Designated Deconstruction credential. The course is...
August Update from Delta Institute
This month, we talk about a tool that explains how communities can extract value from vacant homes through deconstruction, introduce you to Driven Doer Martin Brown, and announce some great events we are organizing! Check it out.
Feds give Franklin Park cash to clean up contaminated sites
This Chicago Tribune article highlights an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant that will allow seven municipalities in West Cook County to identify and assess brownfields that may be redeveloped. Delta Institute is working with Weaver Consultants Group, the...
Driven Doer: Martin Brown
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 Martin Brown, a...
Extracting Value through Deconstruction
Communities throughout the country are removing vacant and blighted homes. These empty homes may be rich with assets that can yield economic, community, and environmental benefits for each community. Through deconstruction up to 25% of materials in a home can be...