Caddo Parish residents raise water, wildlife concerns over proposed data center
Residents of Caddo Parish raised concerns about a proposed data center at a meeting with the Caddo Parish Natural Resources Committee. Their primary worries include the data center's potential impact on clean drinking water, local wildlife, and noise levels. Residents are advocating for a comprehensive, independent environmental study before the project moves forward.
Residents of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, voiced significant concerns regarding a proposed data center during a meeting of the Caddo Parish Natural Resources Committee on Monday, August 3. All five committee members were present as citizens gathered at Government Plaza to address potential environmental and water-related impacts.
The primary concern raised by attendees focused on the parish's plan to supply clean drinking water for residents if the data center project proceeds. Tommy Bison, a Mooringsport resident, shared observations of environmental degradation near the proposed site, noting increased deer fatalities and drying ponds on his family's century-old property since clearing began.
Another resident emphasized the need for an independent environmental study, arguing that irreversible consequences could arise if the water and environment are affected. Citizens expressed their intention to continue engaging with elected officials to ensure their concerns about the proposed data center are heard.