Catalyzing Restoration and Flood Alleviation in Calumet for Birds and People
Audubon Great Lakes
Audubon Great Lakes is building upon existing work in Calumet to deepen engagement with communities and partners through a variety of engagement, research, and restoration activities across the region.
From Science to Nature-Based Solutions in the Chicago Region
University of Illinois — Professor Don Wuebbles
This project uses newly-developed, high-resolution, climate models to identify and assess nature-based solutions around climate extremes.
Generating Critical Data and Methods to Support Nature-Based Green Infrastructure in Chicago Communities
Delta Institute
The Delta Institute is installing green infrastructure on vacant lots identified in partnership with the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, and measuring the impact on biodiversity.
Health, Equity and Nature Accelerator
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
The Brushwood Center’s Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator is activating healthcare investment in nature-based solutions.
Catalyst Southwest: Integrating Nature-Based Strategies Into Net-Positive Water Solutions for Chicago
Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC)
In partnership with Northwestern University and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), AGC is using its new Catalyst Southwest community hub as a research site for nature-based solutions.
Calumet Citizen Science and Leadership
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)
CNT is identifying leaders across several Calumet municipalities and equipping them with the tools and training necessary to identify local challenges and solutions, and improve their capacity to pursue nature-based solutions that advance water resiliency, climate justice, racial equity, and public health.