Water use from data centers is increasing across the Great Lakes region. Our new guide shows the impact of data centers’ water use and gives communities the questions they need to ask data center developers.
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March 24, 2026
Webinar: Data Center Playbook: Protecting water and understanding the impact of data center development
Water use from data centers is increasing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts, we released a new guide for residents, grassroots organizations, and local […]
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Pop Quiz: Great Lakes Restoration
The most important program supporting Great Lakes restoration is a federal program known as GLRI. What does GLRI stand for? Great Lakes – Really Incredible Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Great […]
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What the State of the Great Lakes Report Tells Us About Our Future
Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in discussions around the release of the State of the Great Lakes (SOGL) Report. Sitting alongside scientists, federal agency representatives, community members, and regional […]