Join the Conversation: The Environmental Impact of Data Centers in Wisconsin

As data centers continue to expand across Wisconsin, questions are growing about their impacts on our water, energy, and communities.

On October 15, come to Saukville at Riveredge Nature Center from 6:30-8:30pm, and join experts from Midwest Environmental Advocates and the Center for Water Policy at UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences for a discussion with Riveredge Nature Center Director John Rakowski on:


– Data center water consumption and electricity use
– Transparency and public accountability in data center projects
– Insights into the recently approved Port Washington data center


This panel will highlight the facts, the need for transparency, and ways the public can get involved in community feedback. Audience Q&A included! For more information on the location of Riveredge Nature Center and to register, click here.

Remember to read our most recent article, published in Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal: Powering Progress or Peril? The Hidden Environmental Costs of Data Centers and AI