Webinar: Preparing the Great Lakes Region for Large Water Users

Large water-using sectors like data centers, agriculture, and critical minerals mining are growing rapidly in the Great Lakes region. States aren’t prepared for these new demands on our water, leading to unsustainable growth and conflicts over water use. How can we support economic development and protect our region’s water resources?

Panelists:

• João Ferreira, Regional Economist, Weldon Cooper Center of Public Service, University of Virginia
• Helena Volzer, Senior Source Water Policy Manager, Alliance for the Great Lakes
• Sara Walling, Water and Agriculture Program Director, Clean Wisconsin
• Tom Fazzini, Communications Director, Alliance for the Great Lakes (moderator)

Related link:

• The Alliance’s report: A Finite Resource: Managing the Growing Water Needs of Data Centers, Critical Minerals Mining, and Agriculture in the Great Lakes Region