REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/DataCentersCBA CURE’s webinar series wraps up with a discussion of Community Benefit Agreements and how they may—or may not—be used in communities being wooed by hyperscale data centers. Join CURE for a Fireside Chat with Sarah Friedman, Co-Founder of the Better Data Center Project, to learn what Community Benefit Agreements are, their potential […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: bit.ly/DataCentersEnvReview CURE’s webinar series continues with a discussion of Environmental Review of data centers in Minnesota. This presentation by CURE’s legal staff will cover the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and how it relates to different types of environmental review that could be applied to a data center project. The presentation will cover […]
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 […]
Kelsey Olson (she/her) joined CURE in 2025 as its Director of Environmental Stewardship. As a skilled environmental naturalist, Kelsey’s work focuses broadly on environmental education and advocacy with a keen focus on rural land use and how that use impacts our environment and climate. Working Lands, how land is used to support agriculture and forestry, is a key focus of her work. She brings 15 years’ experience in public communication, environmental education, and rural community engagement – strong communication strategies are core in her work. This includes two terms of service with AmeriCorps in the VISTA program in Oregon and Maryland and a nearly 10-year career as a naturalist followed. She recently worked on communications and marketing for rural economic development.
Kelsey lives in New London, MN, with her young children, husband, dog, and two cats. They enjoy spending time together outside and finding small treasures in nature. Visits to Minneapolis often include visits to one of their favorite historical museums, the American Swedish Institute. Kelsey enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, canning local produce, and making kombucha.
