
Shark Tank mogul says data center won’t ‘drain the Great Salt Lake’
News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT·5/8/2026
The developer of a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, is defending the project against environmental concerns. Specifically, the developer addressed fears that the facility would deplete water from the Great Salt Lake.
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The developer behind a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, has publicly defended the project amid growing environmental concerns. The developer, identified as a "Shark Tank mogul," specifically addressed fears that the facility's operations would significantly impact the Great Salt Lake's water levels. This defense comes as the project remains in its proposed phase, with the developer actively attempting to alleviate public anxieties regarding its environmental footprint.