Climate Action Planning

Delta Institute and our community partners performed a BioBlitz, an on-the ground assessment of existing flora and fauna, to create a baseline of biodiversity on four parcels within the South Shore neighborhood. This baseline data is the first step in accomplishing this project’s primary objectives: 1. Create a database of critical data measuring the impact […]

To assess conservation adoption in Illinois and identify key factors that lead to higher adoption rates, Delta Institute and Environmental Working Group partnered to identify conservation hotspots, defined as Illinois counties with high uptake of specific conservation programs, and evaluate the impact of relevant factors. The results of the analysis suggest that future strategies which […]

A cost-benefit analysis of flexible packaging recycling with high-level estimates of all costs and assumptions with short- and long-term solutions. Through stakeholder interviews and market research, the team evaluated collection options and developed both short- and long-term strategies to enhance recycling efforts. Recommendations from the team include expanding existing store drop-off programs as a short-term […]

A scoring framework that helps evaluate economic, environmental, equity, public health, and community impacts of projects, measuring job creation, market growth, sustainability, and regional benefits across target populations.

A standardized emergency planning template and an asset mapping tool was created for the Resilient Eastside Initiative in Detroit, MI. The emergency planning template provides a structured approach for resilience hubs to prepare for and respond to climate-related crises, ensuring that community needs are met efficiently. The asset mapping tool visually represents available resources at […]

Community initiative promoting sustainability and regenerative practices in Milwaukee.

A U.S. program that coordinates drought monitoring and early warning information, providing location-based tools and resources for drought preparedness.

Nonprofit organization focused on climate literacy, youth leadership, and community-based climate education initiatives.

Renew Missouri was founded in 2006 to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency in the state of Missouri.

County public works department (Iowa) supporting local infrastructure and planning, including contributions to the Central Iowa Priority Climate Action Plan.