Quick Links/Resources
The Joyce Foundation seeks to understand and share insights on the challenges and opportunities posed by the expansion of data centers in the Great Lakes region. How can we maximize the economic benefits of data centers, while simultaneously avoiding negative impacts to communities and the environment?
This page includes links to information we have developed to date.
Bi-weekly Updates
Below are bi-weekly updates on investments, technology, research, sustainability, and policy presented by Fresh Coast Climate Solutions. Join the mailing list here to receive future bi-weekly updates as they become available.
Research Reports
The Joyce Foundation's report Groundwater Governance in EPA Region 5 identifies opportunities across the region and within each state to support and improve regulatory policies and enforcement procedures for sustained, long-term groundwater availability.
Webinar Recordings
In June 2025, the Joyce Foundation launched a webinar series focused on data center development, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities in the Great Lakes region. The recordings of the past webinars are available below.
Please note that this information is for general knowledge purposes only and not professional advice. The Joyce Foundation makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.
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About The Joyce Foundation
Joyce is a nonpartisan, private foundation that invests in evidence-informed public policies and strategies to advance racial equity and economic mobility for the next generation in the Great Lakes region.