Innovation in soil sensors and monitoring technologies affords opportunities for water efficiency, carbon sequestration, and nutrient cycling in agricultural soils. In March, Greenleaf Communities held a workshop on Sensor Technologies and Applications to Soil Health with researchers, producers, and technology representatives to explore monitoring technologies and how sensors can be used to measure soil health […]
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Greenleaf Communities is Protecting Resources with Local to Global Solutions
The daily flood of bad news, from the pandemic, record-breaking wildfires, floods and hurricanes, economic devastation, and racial injustice, begs the question: how do we address the root causes of these problems and achieve beneficial impact?
Greenleaf Communities seeks to discover, share and apply solutions that sustain resources – water, soil, and climate – and therefore our communities. We work with experts and scientists, including Nobel prize winners, business leaders, and partners in mission-driven organizations.
Continue readingAugust 17th – “Protecting our Climate, Water, and Soil through Local to Global Solutions”
Greenleaf bridges expertise in science, policy, and business to advance solutions for a healthy and sustainable world. On August 17th, we presented on climate mitigation and adaptation, a ‘One Water’ approach in northern Illinois, and building resilient agricultural systems for soil health, carbon sequestration, and water quality/quantity benefits. John Andersen led off by reflecting on […]
Continue readingJoin us in September for a webinar series on “Agricultural Management Practices and Data Usage for Soil Health”
The Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters Webinar Series in September 2020 is a continuance of our March Workshop focusing on innovative soil sensor technologies and monitoring tools to benefit carbon, water, and nutrient management for sustainable agriculture.
Continue readingJoin us on August 17th as Greenleaf presents “Protecting our climate, water, and soil through local to global solutions.”
On August 17th, Greenleaf Communities presents “Protecting our Climate, Water, and Soil through Local to Global Solutions.” The discussion draws upon scientific research, policy and industry leadership in Illinois that continues spreading benefits across society. Please contact Katie DeMuro at kdemuro@greenleafcommunities.org with questions. Topics to be discussed include: Policy report released- Addressing Climate Change Using […]
Continue readingReaping intelligence from innovative soil sensor technology benefits carbon, water, and nutrient management for sustainable agriculture.
As the saying goes, “What gets measured gets done.” Innovation in soil sensor technology affords opportunities for water efficiency, carbon sequestration, and nutrient cycling in agricultural soils, with rewards to those who contribute. It is time to sharpen and integrate soil sensing and modeling tools and remove barriers to use for decision-making by agriculture practitioners […]
Continue readingProtecting our natural resources on World Soil Day
On World Soil Day, we recognize the importance of protecting our soils for the health and wellbeing of society. Greenleaf works to protect soil health through our Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters Initiative to advance integrated, whole systems approaches to the optimization of agricultural land management. We are grateful to work with leading organizations and […]
Continue readingGreenleaf welcomes Francine van den Brandeler to the team!
Francine van den Brandeler joins Greenleaf and will bring her expertise in water governance and urban resilience to address sustainable water management in a holistic manner in both urban and rural environments. Francine is finishing her doctoral studies at the University of Amsterdam with a dissertation on metropolitan water governance in Mexico City and São […]
Continue readingBuilding Sustainable Value for Impact: A Wealth Management Conference held at DePaul University on October 17th
The Annual Wealth Management Conference took place at DePaul University on Building Sustainable Value for Impact, focusing on how wealth managers can invest advantageously in solutions to climate change and its effects. Dr. Jonathan Foley of Project Drawdown gave the keynote address, opening with a revelation that the past two generations have used more of […]
Continue readingDon’t Take Water for Granted on Imagine a Day Without Water
Millions of Americans take water service for granted every day. Turn on the tap, and clean water flows out. Flush the toilet, and dirty water goes away. With reliable water service, most people don’t have to think twice about the infrastructure that brings water to their homes, and then safely returns water to the environment […]
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