Google's $30M Water Conservation Push Amid Data Center Plans

Google is building a massive data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which has sparked concerns about water usage. To mitigate this issue, the company has invested $30 million in various projects aimed at addressing the state's water shortage.

The largest project under Google's conservation efforts involves removing 2,000 acres of cedar trees along the Arkansas River, estimated to save around 100 million gallons of water per year. This initiative will cost $1.5 million and is part of a broader strategy to address Oklahoma's water scarcity issues.

Google also plans to spend $800,000 on conserving 81 million gallons of water in the panhandle's aquifer. The company has stated that it expects to announce additional water conservation projects over the next few years.