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MEETING NOTES: Desert groundwater agency seeks information on proposed AI data center

The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority is addressing significant public concerns regarding a proposed AI data center in Inyokern, California, primarily over its potential water consumption in an already overdrafted basin. While unable to approve the project directly, the Authority is gathering information, requesting outlines of potential conditions from Kern County, and liaising with the California Energy Commission which has oversight due to the data center's planned backup power generation. Residents are advocating for legislative action to protect groundwater resources.