Data Centers: Water Webinar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: bit.ly/DataCentersWater 

Understanding both direct and indirect water use in the operation of data centers is critical in protecting our freshwater supply.  This webinar will cover the infrastructure, cooling systems, water management, chemical additives for fire and corrosion suppression, wastewater, water used in energy generation, and resources for community engagement.  We will look at the cumulative water impacts of these projects and if they are good for Minnesota.  

For participants wanting to learn more generally about data centers, please check out CURE’s Data Centers 101 prior to the presentation. 

Hannah Richerson – Water Policy Manager, Clean Wisconsin.
In this position, Richerson is responsible for managing the organization’s critical water quality and quality work by addressing emerging contaminants, legacy pollutants, and water use.  Her background is interdisciplinary and justice focused.  She holds a B.S. in Biology, M.A. In Environmental Studies, J.D. With an emphasis on environmental law and is currently a dissertator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a Ph.D. In Environment and Resource with a doctoral minor in molecular and environmental toxicology. 

Peg Furshong – Director of Constituent Engagement and Special Projects, CURE
For more than a decade, Furshong has led programs at the nexus of Natural & Working Lands and Water.  Her work has focused on water sustainability, landowner and community engagement, wetlands, drainage, water use and more recently – data centers.  She earned an M.S. degree from Montana State University-Billings in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Information, Process & Communication (IPC).  Currently she serves on the Attorney General’s Task Force on the Future of Minnesota’s Water.