Resources
Transforming Coal Plants into Productive Community Assets
Since 2002, the Sierra Club has been leading the charge for coal plant retirements with its Beyond Coal campaign. […] The campaign continues to build momentum and push for closure of the remaining 345 plants. As coal plants retire, it is not only important to look at what type of energy is generated to replace […]
Rain Garden CAD Files Open Source Download
Please utilize Delta’s open source CAD files for Green Infrastructure Designs used to reduce flooding, manage stormwater, expand access to greenspace, and achieve other quality of life indicators. Municipalities have provided their engineers and/or landscape designers with these CAD files to streamline the design and installation process–thus reducing costs and time.
Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region
The Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region is built on a solid foundation of work by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) to lead local and regional climate action. We have begun the decisive decade: climate action must reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we must adapt equitably to changes that are inevitable. This plan for […]
Michigan Environmental Council Publications
In 2022, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her MI Healthy Climate Plan, a commitment and roadmap to getting Michigan toward carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan, made possible by numerous expert working groups, was big in its vision but lacking in some spaces on the methods of getting there. Enter this policy report by the Michigan […]
Green Infrastructure Impact Measurement and Modeling Dataset Report
Here, Delta presents measurements of baseline stormwater retention, biodiversity, and economic conditions prior to GI installation as well as modeled future outcomes for two vacant lots at different stages of GI implementation. [In collaboration with Blacks in Green and South Merrill Community Garden.]
Organizations
Environmental Protection Network
The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 650 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.
American Institute of Architects (Indiana chapter)
Can connect you to local architects who have signed the AIA 2030 net-zero commitment.
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Statewide environmental advocacy organization.
Climate Action KC
Climate Action KC is a nonprofit regional collaborative bringing elected officials and community leaders together to reduce emissions, invigorate the economy, promote public health and improve the quality of life across the Kansas City region.