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SUMMARY:2026 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #6:  Data Centers in Texas: A Call for Regulation
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is pleased to introduce our 2026 Water Wonks Lecture Series. Mark your calendars for 3:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks will feature a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water.  The series is a free community education opportunity.\nPlease use this form below to express your intention to attend this lecture.Meeting details and zoom link will be sent to your email following your registration.\n																														\nLecture #6  Data Centers in Texas: A Call for Regulation\n\nSpeaker: Rachel Hanes Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Policy Director\nSpeaker:\n  Rachel Hanes Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Policy Director\nBio:\nRachel Hanes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX and a Master of Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She has multiple years of experience in the environmental and water policy fields and in working within and with non-profits and local, state, and federal governments.  \nSynopsis:  This lecture will provide an overview of the different types of data centers, how and where data centers are located in Texas, challenges and impacts arising from their construction and operations, and policy and technical recommendations; the presentation will cover energy, water, wastewater, public health, and public resources challenges and will provide recommendations intended to lessen their associated impacts. \nStay tuned for additional monthly lecture topics coming in 2026!\n					\n									Water Wonks Hour Series 2026\n					\n
URL:https://aquiferalliance.org/event/2026-water-wonks-hour-lecture-series-3-545-269-140-915-288-745-154-342-246-333/
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