The Great Lakes region isn’t prepared for increasing water use demands from data centers and other large water users. But there are potential solutions that support economic development and protect our water resources.
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September 18, 2025
New Report: Nitrate Contamination Driving Health Crisis and Rising Costs in Wisconsin
CHICAGO, IL (September 18, 2025) – Wisconsin faces a growing public health crisis from nitrate contamination in drinking water, according to a new report released today. Thousands of households are paying […]
Webinar
September 9, 2025
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 […]
Press Release
August 20, 2025
Great Lakes Region Unprepared for Increasing Water Use Demands
CHICAGO, IL (August 20, 2025) – The Great Lakes region faces the prospect of water shortages, groundwater conflicts, and contaminated aquifers as demand sharply increases from large water users such […]