Speakers from Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Yadkin Riverkeeper and Clean Water for North Carolina told the board that incomplete air‑quality and water‑resource analyses increase the risk the project would raise PM2.5 and harm the Yadkin River and nearby wells; they asked the county to deny or defer the rezoning.

Multiple public commenters called for a moratorium on large AI/data center projects, citing high local water use, nondisclosure agreements and impacts on energy costs; speakers asked the board to limit subsidies and require public notice.

At the Nov. 4 Santa Cruz County Board meeting a Lake Patagonia resident urged supervisors to apply the same urgency and independent review to the Hermosa mining project that the county showed for a proposed $63 million Border Patrol checkpoint, citing concerns about water, property values and public participation.

A Goshen resident urged the commission to propose a permanent ban on data centers in Utah County, arguing they threaten water supplies, wildlife and public health and noting many U.S. jurisdictions have moratoria or bans.

Multiple residents at an Oct. 27 work session urged the county to block or regulate 'hyper-scaled' data centers, raising concerns about water use, noise, lighting, air emissions and protection of remediated Superfund areas; county leaders said no local project is underway and noted practical constraints such as energy transmission and permitting.

Multiple residents at an Oct. 27 work session urged the county to block or regulate 'hyper-scaled' data centers, raising concerns about water use, noise, lighting, air emissions and protection of remediated Superfund areas; county leaders said no local project is underway and noted practical constraints such as energy transmission and permitting.

Members confirmed Eurasian/variable milfoil infestations in Millstream and North Pond and recommended listing invasive species and dam‑removal impacts under 'Threats to water and natural resources' in the draft chapter.

Golding described legislation that would flip permit review order so regulators assess water availability before industry suitability, saying the House passed it unanimously but a senator held it in the Senate.

Staff briefed the committee on a DNR County Lakes surface‑water grant pre-application titled "Wonderful Waters of Portage County," describing a partnership with North Central Conservancy, a $20,000 DNR award, and an estimated $10,000 soft match in staff time; the committee authorized moving forward to a final application.

Multiple residents told the Wythe County Planning Commission that proposed data‑center development could reduce local water availability and permanently damage agricultural land; speakers urged zoning restrictions and technical safeguards.

Dozens of residents, environmental groups and local advocates told the Board they want a moratorium or permanent ban on large-scale data centers, citing groundwater and wetlands risks, diesel-generator noise, low-frequency 'infrasound' and potential reductions in property values and quality of life.

Staff presented a draft framework of data‑center load integration guidelines; directors and public commenters urged stronger policy, protections for water and ratepayers, and explicit 100% clean energy and labor standards.

Two residents presented petitions and local/environmental concerns about data centers, urging the board to adopt strict local regulations or moratoriums to protect groundwater, limit water/energy use, and reduce noise and pollution.

A draft resolution in the packet expresses Bayfield County’s concern about reported groundwater, wetland and spill impacts tied to the Line 5 reroute project and urges enhanced monitoring, spill prevention and transparent communication with tribal nations and state agencies.

Speakers at the Oct. 22 hearing urged a pause on data‑center approvals, citing water allocation, nondisclosure agreements with water providers, diesel backup emissions and potential farmland conversion; some urged requiring developers to pay for infrastructure upgrades.

Multiple residents delivered public comments asking Durham to adopt a multi-year moratorium on large data-center construction to protect water supplies, prevent heat-island impacts and limit displacement; petition sponsors reported hundreds of signatures.

Glenn Erlacher told the Clay County Board that a proposed Morehead casino could raise public-service costs, increase crime (citing a 2006 MIT Press study) and threaten the Buffalo aquifer; he urged the board to consider legal precedents and offered written materials for the record.