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SUMMARY:UW-Madison Division of Extension presents “Understanding AI: A Forum for Local and Tribal Governments”
DESCRIPTION:Center for Water Policy’s Tressie Kamp\, Assistant Director\, and Emilie Washer\, Water Policy Specialist\, will be teaching about AI-data centers environmental footprint at this event that aims to develop an understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI. \nMarch 5 event: Wisconsin Dells \nThursday\, March 5\, 2026\n8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nKalahari Resort \nApril 22 event: Oshkosh \nTuesday\, April 22\, 2026\n8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nMarriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center \n*This event was rescheduled from March 17 to April 22 due to weather.
URL:/centerforwaterpolicy/event/uw-madison-division-of-extension-presents-understanding-ai-a-forum-for-local-and-tribal-governments/2026-03-05/
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SUMMARY:Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative University of Iowa Law School Event on Data Centers
DESCRIPTION:Center for Water Policy Director\, Professor\, and Lynde B. Uihlein Endowed Chair Melissa Scanlan will be a panelist at this Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative University of Iowa Law School Event on Data Centers.  \nAs demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow\, data centers have become an increasingly significant area of interest for communities\, policymakers\, and stakeholders across Iowa\, the Midwest\, and the country. This panel brings together experts in local government planning\, environmental law and advocacy\, and water policy to explore how data center development intersects with zoning and permitting\, legal and regulatory frameworks\, community engagement\, and natural resource management. \nSee the event website for more information.
URL:/centerforwaterpolicy/event/hubbell-environmental-law-initiative-university-of-iowa-law-school-event-on-data-centers/
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SUMMARY:Governance of Lake Superior Water Trail - SFS M.S. Water Policy Track Thesis Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Cami Armendariz\, Water Policy and Science Communications Fellow (2024-2026)\, will present her thesis research on the governance of the Lake Superior Water Trail on March 11th. \nLocation: SFS Ballroom & Zoom\nZoom link: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/92187019071 \nThe Lake Superior Water Trail (LSWT) presents a complex governance challenge\, spanning international boundaries\, three U.S. states\, and twelve Indigenous nations. Unlike federally designated National Scenic Trails\, the LSWT lacks a unified management structure on the United States side\, resulting in fragmented administration and inconsistent stewardship. This study investigated a sample of governance entities\, their stakeholder roles\, and community engagement strategies to characterize the overarching governance models currently shaping the Trail’s development across Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, and Michigan. \nConducting 47 semi-structured interviews ranging from local to federal public agencies\, tribal organizations\, and non-governmental organizations\, this study applied theoretical thematic coding based on four pre-established conceptual frameworks: types of governance entities\, stakeholder roles\, the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation and the Democracy Cube. The analysis identified two governance models in action: the Public-Nonprofit Combination Model in Minnesota\, where government agencies provide oversight and infrastructure while nonprofits handle outreach and volunteer coordination; and the Traditional-Community Model in Wisconsin and Michigan\, defined by decentralized decision-making and informal local consensus\, often lacking official regulatory designations. \nThis study recommends the establishment of a “Lake Superior Water Trail Collaborative” with a primary role of cross-jurisdictional coordination. Future planning must evolve beyond physical implementation to prioritize mutual benefit for trail communities\, explicitly defining the Trail’s value to local economies\, cultures\, and environments. This will position the LSWT as a cornerstone of a broader Great Lakes Coastal Trail Network.
URL:/centerforwaterpolicy/event/governance-of-lake-superior-water-trail-sfs-m-s-water-policy-track-thesis-presentation/
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network Meeting: Water\, Water Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Water Policy hosted this Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network Meeting\, moderated by Water Policy Specialist Anna Watson. This event featured a presentation from Professor Sumudu Atapattu\, Teaching Professor and Director of the Global Legal Studies Center at UW Law School on her research titled “Water\, Water Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink: Access to Water as a Human Right.” \nIn this talk to the Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network\, Prof. Atapattu examined the global water crisis and the emergence of a legally recognized human right to water under international human rights law. She also unpacked the scope of that right and consider its implication for the U.S. in the face of climate impacts. \nWatch the recording here.
URL:/centerforwaterpolicy/event/freshwater-collaborative-water-policy-network-meeting-water-water-everywhere-but-not-a-drop-to-drink/
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SUMMARY:UW-Madison Nelson Institute\, Colloquium on Culture\, History and Environment
DESCRIPTION:Center for Water Policy Director\, Professor\, and Lynde B. Uihlein Endowed Chair Melissa Scanlan will present her research on the hidden environmental costs of AI data centers at UW-Madison’s Colloquium on Culture\, History\, and Environment on March 18 at noon. \nLearn more at UW-Madison web page! \n 
URL:/centerforwaterpolicy/event/uw-madison-nelson-institute-colloquium-on-culture-history-and-environment/
LOCATION:140 Science Hall 550 N. Park Street\, Madison\, 140 Science Hall 550 N. Park Street\, Madison
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