A proposed Morgan Valley Production Center, commonly referred to as the Morgan Creek project, has sparked debate. Critics and advocates alike question whether the facility is necessary, who stands to benefit, and how environmental concerns like water usage and emissions will be addressed.

Google’s data centers in Nebraska have seen their water usage skyrocket, moving from under 50 million gallons to more than 700 million in just three years. Local residents are increasingly concerned about how this rapid expansion impacts the state’s finite water resources.