Close

Donate

© Copyright 2020-2024 Delta Institute.

Delta Institute, 35 E. Wacker, Ste 1760, Chicago, IL 60601

312-554-0900

delta@delta-institute.org

Projects Roster

Pay-for-Performance Agricultural Conservation in the Rabbit River Watershed (MI)

Pay-for-Performance Agricultural Conservation in the Rabbit River Watershed (MI)

Nov 6, 2019 |

Delta Institute (Delta) created a performance-based program for implementing agricultural best management practices to address sediment loading associated with agricultural sources, such as cropland erosion, livestock access, and road/bridge crossings that impacts habitat and water quality in the Rabbit River. Performance-based programs are a targeted approach to investing in conservation when traditional funding is limited. Instead of paying for specific farm practices, this project directs payments that are based on the net environmental improvements resulting from a comprehensive set of practices.

Stormwater Management Installations throughout Hobart, Indiana

Stormwater Management Installations throughout Hobart, Indiana

Oct 21, 2019 |

Delta Institute and the City of Hobart, Indiana have implemented four GI installations throughout the city, including a courtyard rain garden at Hobart Middle School, a parking lot rain garden and permeable pavement in the front and backsides of Hobart City Hall, and a large bioswale in the city’s Hillman Park. These installations will collectively provide an additional 800,000 to 3.5 million gallons of stormwater management capacity.

Phytoremediating Vacant Industrial Land in Gary, Indiana

Phytoremediating Vacant Industrial Land in Gary, Indiana

Apr 21, 2019 |

With support from the U.S. Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Legacy Foundation, Delta Institute partnered with the City of Gary and Greenprint Partners to transform the once thriving site of the five-acre Bear Brand Hosiery Co. stocking factory into a park by planting hybrid poplar trees to improve soil quality.

Reducing phosphorus runoff in Green Lake, WI

Reducing phosphorus runoff in Green Lake, WI

Jan 20, 2016 |

In 2016 Delta assisted the Green Lake Association (GLA) for Green Lake, Wisconsin, in developing an effective long-term approach to reducing phosphorus loading into the Green Lake watershed by leveraging existing research and tools, with a goal of demonstrable water quality improvement, watershed health, and sediment/nutrient reduction.

Accelerating Outcome-Based Ag Conservation in Saginaw Bay

Accelerating Outcome-Based Ag Conservation in Saginaw Bay

Nov 30, 2015 |

The Saginaw Bay Watershed Conservation Partnership, led by TNC with support from Delta and other partners, developed and implemented a new strategy to address the primary and secondary resource concerns in the region, particularly water quality degradation and inadequate fish and wildlife habitat.

Bringing Greenhouse Gas Benefits to Market: Nutrient Management for Nitrous Oxide Reductions

Bringing Greenhouse Gas Benefits to Market: Nutrient Management for Nitrous Oxide Reductions

Jul 30, 2015 |

Delta created a novel nitrous oxide carbon credit methodology that allowed producers to access carbon market revenue from reducing fertilizer application rates. Delta was able to deliver the first successful nitrous oxide reduction project on the voluntary carbon market. The project was highlighted by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack for its innovation and success.

Nonprofit Venture Framework: Rebuilding Exchange (RX)

Nonprofit Venture Framework: Rebuilding Exchange (RX)

Apr 10, 2014 |

Delta Institute has long focused on deconstruction and waste reduction as ways to create a more economically vibrant Midwest. This focus led to the creation of the Rebuilding Exchange, a social venture that Delta spun off into it’s own separate organization.

Support Us

Create a thriving Midwest for tomorrow by supporting Delta today.

Donate
Leave a Legacy
Get Involved