Speakers at data center town hall warn residents about environmental risks and long term impacts

Janesville, WI - More than 400 residents gathered at a town hall meeting in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Monday night to address concerns regarding proposed data center developments in Rock County. The event, held at Blackhawk Tech, featured speakers who warned attendees about potential environmental risks, flooding issues, and other long-term impacts these developments could have on local communities, including the Town of Beloit. Organized by neighborhood groups from Janesville and the Town of Beloit, the town hall provided informational tables and a panel for residents to ask questions. The significant turnout underscores growing community concern over the expansion of data center infrastructure in the region, particularly regarding its ecological and social implications.