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Delta Institute
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Delta Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that collaborates with communities across the Midwest to solve complex environmental challenges.
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Delta Institute
Delta Institute collaborates with communities to solve complex environmental challenges throughout the Midwest.
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August 12, 2024 at 5:44 PM
As we close out #EarthMonth, take a look at this overview of Delta's plans and progress towards a more climate-resilient and equitable Midwest. 🌳🌎

#sustainability #climateaction #conservation
April 30, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Interested in strengthening water infrastructure in the Great Lakes region? 🌊
Delta's hiring for a new EFC Specialist position -- a unique opportunity to plan and implement infrastructure projects in communities throughout EPA Region 5!
The last day to apply is February 19th: lnkd.in/gsp9xwPC
February 12, 2024 at 11:19 PM
You may have heard about the terrible ways in which the demolition of the Crawford Coal Plant impacted by the Little Village community of Chicago in 2020...
More on the settlement news here [paywall]: www.chicagotribune.com/news/environ...
Hilco to pay $12 million in botched demolition that covered Little Village in dust
According to the agreement notice, while Hilco denies any liability and wrongdoing in this case, the settlement is meant to conclude the lawsuit and avoid any additional burdens and expenses.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 19, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Wanna peep a year-in-review for an awesome climate-focused nonprofit?? Check it out 👇🏽😉
delta-institute.org/2023-year-in...
2023: Year in Review - Delta Institute
2023 has been another packed year filled with significant milestones, collaborations, and celebrations as we mark 25 years of service!
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December 20, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Heya climate folks! Creatives! Check out this opportunity from our friends at Eco.Logic to join a community theater project exploring climate anxiety. Apply by Jan. 15, 2024! www.ecologicprograms.org/art-initiati...
December 15, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Wrapping up 2023 ...
To each of our partners, our supporters, our volunteers, and every collaborator who has been a part of our journey this year, thank you! But the year is not over! If you still want to support our efforts, learn more at delta-institute.org/25-years-of-...
December 14, 2023 at 5:10 PM
25 years of collaboration. 🤝🏽
25 years of creating change. 🌎
25 years of impact at Delta Institute. 💚
This Giving Tuesday, all of us at Delta Institute are grateful to the many, many partners who have worked alongside us over the past 25 years.
delta-institute.org/25-years-of-...
25 Years of Impact at Delta Institute - Delta Institute
Delta Institute is creating a more resilient home for all Midwesterners - and has done so for 25 years thanks to some amazing collaborators.
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November 27, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Environmentalists! Climate action folx! People who care about our planet 🌎
As a 501c3 nonprofit, we are highlighting some of our most impactful projects from the year heading into Giving Tuesday! Check it out - and consider supporting our work at delta-institute.org/donate
November 20, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Congrats, Chicago! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
With yesterday's 2024 city budget passing, the City is re-establishing the Department of Environment. In 2021, as part of Delta's Chicago Waste Strategy, we recommended re-establishing the Department, emphasizing environmental justice
#chicago #sustainability #environment
November 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Jannice Newson, the Co-founder of Lillian Augusta, that 98 million pounds of plastic pollution are produced annually in the US alone from braiding hair. We are so excited to see Lillian Augusta's "Hair without harm" alternative become available next year!
www.hairwithoutharm.com/.../makingof...
November 13, 2023 at 11:08 PM
You've never been to a pumpkin smash?? 😯 In addition to being fun community events, pumpkin smashes are great ways to divert waste from landfills. The City of Chicago is promoting 10+ locations THIS SATURDAY where you can bring your pumpkins for composting 🎃🔨 www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
November 2, 2023 at 4:05 PM
New project alert! Thank you to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for supporting our project, "Restoring Oak Savanna at Oak Ridge Prairie and Oak County Trail" in Indiana! www.nfwf.org/media-center...
Sustain Our Great Lakes Partnership Announces $17.6 Million in Conservation Grants for Great Lakes R...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 12, 2023) – The Sustain Our Great Lakes partnership today announced $17.6 million in competitive grant funding for 43 projects that will restore key habitats for wildlife, ...
www.nfwf.org
October 12, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Last week, the City of Chicago published "Chicago Cumulative Impact Assessment" a study that demonstrates the importance of addressing environmental injustice and the need for climate action, especially for many neighborhoods on the City's South and West sides.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
September 29, 2023 at 7:28 PM
We are truly honored - thank you to all of our partners in Michigan City, stakeholders, and contributors who helped in successfully restoring Cheney Run! And thank you to the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management for recognizing our collective efforts!
www.wbiw.com/2023/09/20/r...
September 21, 2023 at 3:50 PM
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The turquoise and aquamarine waters of Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes as seen from Pyramid Point, 500 feet above the water. #Michigan #MI
August 7, 2023 at 2:10 AM
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Joined today by Debra Shore Administrator of EPA Region 5 (Great Lakes Region), and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel in Perrysburg, to meet with local farmers and producers to hear firsthand about their efforts and challenges in maintaining soil health and water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
July 24, 2023 at 5:31 PM
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@Reuters: 'Any action that can prevent food waste from sitting in untreated piles will directly lead to climate impacts being reduced': How methane from food waste contributes to global warming and why small efforts can make a big difference https://t.co/0JGrlYmEXM @ReutersGraphics
August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM
We're new to Blue Sky -- where are our climate champions at??
We've been highlighting some amazing climate advocates who started volunteering with us this summer.
https://delta-institute.org/join-us-in-welcoming-4-new-board-directors-and-13-delta-emerging-leaders/
August 6, 2023 at 7:15 PM
First post on Blue Sky! 👋🏼
We're Delta Institute - an environmental nonprofit collaborating to make our skies and water a little bluer 😉
July 10, 2023 at 6:39 PM