Commissioner Gary L. Richardson presented and the Board approved a proposed county comment asking for a meaningful local role in future rulemaking related to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule; commissioners noted about 146,000 acres in the county carry a roadless designation.

State Engineer mandates evidence for geothermal wells to prevent injury to historic hot springs

Developers of the Fishkill Commerce Center described a plan to eliminate on‑site septic and directionally drill a force main under I‑84 to connect to Village sewer. Hydrogeologist Paul Rubin flagged a potentially high‑yield irrigation well and urged the board to consider long‑term aquifer protection; the board authorized staff to prepare a new SEQR Part 2 for July review.

State Rep. Helen Kerwin told the Keene City Council that hyperscale data centers in Johnson County can strain roads, the electric grid and shared water resources; she said she will file two bills next session to add guardrails, and urged citizens to engage in hearings and petitions now.

Board reviewed referrals for three town-surplus sites: 0 Locust Field Road (46 units, majority affordable rentals), 21 Pheasant Lane (single-family affordable unit) and 0 Sandwich Road (revised 64-unit proposal). Comments emphasized aesthetics, water-resource protection, road standards and emergency access; staff requested full subdivision standards for Sandwich Road and urged design revisions for Locust Field.

Voices at Polk County's public hearing said the St. Croix River supports tourism and jobs and urged supervisors to protect water resources from potential data-center impacts, citing an estimated $50 million in annual valley visitor revenue.

Napa Firewise and the Land Trust of Napa County briefed the American Canyon Fire Protection District on a citizens' initiative that would add a 0.5-cent sales tax expected to raise about $23 million a year for 18 years to fund wildfire resilience, open-space stewardship and water-resource projects; presenters stressed projects must be listed in completed CWPPs to be eligible.

Public commenters and a local nurse cited peer‑reviewed research and case studies from other states to argue that data centers can increase air pollution, create persistent low‑frequency noise and stress local water supplies, urging health and hydrology review.

Aurora Water staff asked the committee to endorse Proposition 308, a ballot measure to dedicate a portion of existing sporting-goods sales tax revenue to watershed, forest and wildfire work. The committee unanimously voiced support to forward a resolution to the full City Council.

The Land Conservation Advisory Board discussed a proposal to conserve Camp Sequoia, heard site-visit reports highlighting water resources and historical features, and was told a board member with ties to Equinox will take part in discussion but recuse from voting. Staff and trustees agreed to use the evaluation form and site-visit notes before a future vote.

Council approved Resolution 38-26 to pursue an alternative restoration plan that will quantify environmental benefits (mangroves, water flows) and support septic-to-sewer grant eligibility under Florida Statutes §403.0673. Staff will engage stakeholders and develop project options after Hurricane Ian resilience analysis.

County commissions review amendments for water resource protection areas and urban service boundaries.

Local residents voice concerns over water usage and environmental impact of proposed golf resort.

Florida House establishes Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District to manage special assessments and taxes.

Committee advocates for mandatory well monitoring to assess groundwater impacts in Valley County.

At a Weston County forum, residents asked Secretary of State Chuck Gray about data centers planned near Cheyenne; Gray cited a long-standing sales-tax exemption, raised water and energy concerns and said he would support state-level moratoriums or stipulations such as off-grid requirements.

The Select Water joint committee voted to sponsor a forest health grant program that would create a state‑administered account with a $3 million general‑fund appropriation and allow grants to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs. Members adopted an amendment letting projects on federal land participate with a lower (50%) state match and author

Community rallies to protect Island Lake from development, continuing a 40-year conservation legacy.

Commissioners described recent wildfire-planning work, said a Community Wildfire Protection Plan is complete and flagged federal and state grant opportunities (including a Community Wildfire Defense Grant up to $10 million); they urged regional collaboration to fund work beyond local capacity.

The Board approved a variance permitting up to 19 bedrooms (capped by unit count and age restriction) for a proposed 10‑building 55+ cottage community, requiring IA septic systems, a maximum of 12 dwelling units, walkthrough verification and elder‑housing restrictions. Vote recorded as 3–1 with an abstention noted.

Board considers extending moratorium until October for wellhead protection regulation review.

Watertown outlines stormwater management recommendations to improve compliance and reduce flood risk.

Montana's SB 358 establishes stricter controls on groundwater areas based on usage metrics.

Hartman discusses housing, transportation funding, and early childhood services in legislative update.

On March 31, 2026, the Iroquois County Zoning Board of Appeals voted to recommend adoption of an ordinance establishing a temporary 365-day moratorium on new data center and warehouse applications in unincorporated Iroquois County to allow study of impacts on water, the electrical grid, noise and local employment.