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Delta Institute is a Chicago-based nonprofit that collaborates with communities to solve complex environmental challenges across the Midwest.
Chicago, IL
Joined April 2011
In Chicago next week? Join our CEO Bill Schleizer for a panel discussing the ‘future of design’ and the responsibility of Design/Designers to address climate and social issues. 🌎 @DesignMuseumChi @Schleizer
https://t.co/0nlExQ1Bl4
#design #climate #chicago #designers
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Join Delta's CEO in a discussion highlighting the ‘future of design’ and the responsibility of design to address climate issues.
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.@EPA is looking for feedback on the #GreatLakes Restoration Initiative’s priorities for the next five years. Join an in-person listening session in #Detroit on August 15th or an online session on August 23rd. More info at https://t.co/RUpwZHIWHy.
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NEWS: We have been selected by @BezosEarthFund as a #GreeningAmericasCities recipient to continue our work to advance and provide equitable access to green spaces in the West Woodlawn community of Chicago. Read our full press release for more details:
We’re growing roots in urban spaces! Today, we are launching our #GreeningAmericasCities initiative – a $400M commitment to equitable urban greening in communities across the U.S. → https://t.co/DdLwLGpDYC.
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Cheers from the 2023-2024 Delta Emerging Leaders! 🙌🏽 We kicked off our first meeting of the term this week, welcoming over a dozen new "DELs" who devote their time to advance environmental sustainability through volunteering at Delta.😊 #volunteering #sustainability
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🦆Duck Tales! 🎶awOOooh! 😆 The Duck Creek Tributary in Hobart, IN, flows into the Lake Calumet River and ultimately into Lake Michigan. We're working w/ the City of Hobart to restore the tributary. Learn more https://t.co/NG7kHCX8cL
#lakemichigan #hobart #duckcreek #indiana
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... As such, Delta’s board recently adopted a Black Labor Acknowledgment. We encourage you to read more about this acknowledgement and engage with the wide array of Black/African-American-led organizations who are working to champion justice, uplift, restore, and heal. (3/3)
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... We acknowledge that while fighting for their own lives and civil liberties that Black/African American people have envisioned a world which is better for all of humanity—so all of us may live more equitably and justly ... (2/3)
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We recognize that the United States, both as we know it today and as we all have lived within it over the course of our respective lives, was built at the fatal and extractive expense of forcefully enslaved Black/African American people ... (1/3)
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We recognize that while fighting for their lives and civil liberties, Black/African American people have envisioned a better world for all.
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BIG’s Sustainable Square Mile is designed to increase communities’ wealth and wellbeing in the context of a changing climate. Check out the full conversation btw 26 N. Halsted host George Blaise & @NaomiDavisBIG on @wciu to learn more. https://t.co/VI3FMNQfMc
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Please @ that environmental leader in your network 😉 We are hiring an Administrator to lead our Environmental Finance Center. For full job description, compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications, visit https://t.co/crwn5SBemv
#hiring #nowhiring #infrastructure
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We also want to congratulate two DELs who are completing their terms as DELs, as they have been elected to serve on Delta's governing board: Liz Alexander and Madeline Demo. So thrilled to have you both continue your leadership in a new capacity! (4/4)
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We especially want to thank those DELs who are concluding their terms today, including Maria Czerwonka, Ned McLean, and A. Sarah Walwema -- we wish you the best in your next projects! ... (3/4)
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... annual events like our BOOST event supporting emerging entrepreneurs in sustainability -- as well as our Green Soapbox panel discussion about climate issues ... (2/4)
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Silly picture at the final DELs meeting of the fiscal year! 😜 🐈 🐶 🌱 But in all seriousness ... thank you so much to all of our @DeltaEmLeaders for advancing the mission of Delta Institute in such a meaningful and thoughtful way this past year. Our "DELs" organize ... (1/4)
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A recent report by the @RISC_solutions network, composed of leaders from the Great Lakes region, has shed light on how rainfall patterns are changing and the implications for the health and resilience of ecosystems and communities.
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Across the Great Lakes basin scientists and planners are pivoting to re-examine alternative drainage systems and to address barriers — including obsolete data — that may stand in the way of innovat...
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Please join us in thanking Allison Hannon Holly for her Board service to Delta Institute for the past six years, including service as our Board Treasurer for the past three years—steering our financial ship through the pandemic. Thank you for everything, Allison! 🤗
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We’re pleased to share some updates on our activities, goals, and plans related to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at Delta Institute in our newest blog post. https://t.co/pqnQWWiQrc
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We are pleased to publicly share this update regarding our DEI activities, and our plans and objectives going forward.
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Stay safe, Chicago! Air quality in Chicago is now at an unhealthy level due to wildfire smoke from Canada. Limit your exposure by avoiding strenuous activities and shortening your time outdoors. Watch for more updates and guidance: https://t.co/ZEv9ZFxa79
#AirQuality
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We want to express our gratitude to David Freed for his support during his tenure on Delta's Board. David quickly dove into board activities as a member of the Development Committee—including hosting our first-ever virtual event! Wishing you the very best, David! 🤗
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