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Rumble on the River #30: What’s the Deal with Data Centers? Episode 2

  • First Unitarian Portland 1211 Southwest Main Street Portland, OR, 97205 United States (map)

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: First Unitarian Church, 1211 SW Main, Portland, OR 97205
Doors Open: 5:30 pm
Panel Begins: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE

Like the spring-time emergence of invasive plants, data centers appear to be cropping up everywhere. Aside from providing limited long-term employment opportunities and receiving tax breaks, data centers demand extreme amounts of water, energy and land. This is the second and all new Rumble installment of the continuing story of data centers in our region.

Panelists:

  • Wilbur Slockish, Klickitat Chief

  • John DeVoe, Senior Advisor and former Executive Director of WaterWatch

  • Kaleb Lay, Director of Research and Policy with Oregon Rural Action

  • Nellie McAdams, Executive Director of Oregon Agricultural Trust

  • Kelsey Shaw Nakama, Policy and Advocacy Director with Tualatin Riverkeepers

  • Jody Wiser, Founder and Board President of Tax Fairness Oregon

Moderator:

Barbara Bernstein, Filmmaker and host of KBOO Radio’s Locus Focus

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Business Plans and Basic Farm Financials
Later Event: May 5
WEBINAR: Easements in Real Estate Transactions