Petition to save Cedar Creek Lake from data centers gains over 2K signatures
A petition launched by the nonprofit 'Save Cedar Creek Lake' has collected over 2,500 signatures to oppose a proposed data center in Henderson County, Texas. Concerns revolve around potential pollution and water usage, with calls for Governor Greg Abbott to enact a year-long statewide moratorium on new data centers.
The nonprofit organization 'Save Cedar Creek Lake' has initiated a petition to halt a proposed data center project in Henderson County, Texas, near Cedar Creek Lake. The petition has already garnered over 2,500 signatures, representing half of their target goal of 5,000.
Opponents of the data center express significant concerns regarding its potential impact on local pollution and water usage. They are actively calling on Governor Greg Abbott to implement a year-long statewide pause on new data center developments to allow lawmakers to thoroughly assess their environmental impact on Texas land and water resources. Ashley Cook, a representative of the nonprofit, indicated plans for further grassroots mobilization to continue the fight against these facilities.