In this episode of Conservation Stories, Tillery Timmons Sims is joined by attorney, Texas Tech professor, and renewable energy consultant Kassandra McQuillen for a conversation about the rapid development of data centers in West Texas. Together, they unpack what data centers are, why they require significant energy and water resources, and what proposed projects could mean for communities, landowners, and the Ogallala Aquifer.
The Cotter-Vardeman
Conservation Story:
Lacy Cotter-Vardeman is a fifth-generation rancher and farmer with a passion for conservation. She’s seen first-hand the challenges of farming in West Texas and has found innovative solutions to problems such as a depleting water supply and spent soil. Thanks to her conservation efforts, her soil has been brought back to life and springs well up from the ground.