Petition urges Mount Shasta to reject proposed data center at former Crystal Geyser plant
An online petition is urging Mount Shasta officials to reject a proposed data center at the former Crystal Geyser plant due to concerns about water and energy consumption, increased traffic, noise, and environmental impact. The Mount Shasta City Council is discussing the issue, with some council members expressing opposition to the project.
An online petition is gaining traction in Siskiyou County, California, calling on officials to reject a proposed data center at the former Crystal Geyser plant near Mount Shasta. The petition highlights concerns about the data center's potential impact on local water and energy supplies, increased traffic, noise pollution, and the preservation of the area's natural environment and scenic resources.
Mount Shasta City Manager Todd Juhasz confirmed that an entity has expressed interest in developing a data center at the site, and city officials plan to meet with the group. However, Juhasz voiced skepticism, stating he couldn't imagine it being good for the community without some "magical" difference from other data centers.
City Council member Tessa Clure reiterated that no project has been approved, noting that the property is currently under county jurisdiction and the city is attempting to annex it. Clure indicated that city leadership appears to be against the data center proposal and encouraged residents to voice their opinions, particularly at the county level. She also mentioned other potentially "more appealing" offers for the property, though details are limited due to privacy.