Author: MW
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Butler County Data Center Regulations: July 7 Meeting Will Shape the Future of Rural Communities, AG land
If you are a Butler County, KS resident, these regulations matter to YOU! They will shape the future of unincorporated AG land in our county. It’s time to pay attention. Please look through them, and then attend Tuesday night’s meeting:July 7, 2026 7pmHistoric County Courthouse on Central Ave, 4th floor Come speak on anything you…
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No Moratorium, No Stronger Protections: El Dorado CityData Center Regulations Move Forward
Over 40 residents spoke during public comment urging El Dorado City commissioners to strengthen proposed data center and emerging industry regulations or send them back to Planning & Zoning. Despite repeated concerns about loose language, lack of protections, and the need for a moratorium, commissioners chose to move forward without changes. Residents Urge Commissioners to Strengthen…
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June 1 City Commission Agenda
What: The city commissioners will be considering an ordinance amendment for Article 3, Appendix A and Article 6 of the Zoning Regulations of the City of El Dorado, KS to add Definitions, use Classifications, and Supplementary Regulations for Certain Emerging Industrial and Infrastructure Uses. When: Monday, 6/1/26, 5:30pm Where: Performing Arts Center, 500 Central Ave…
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Just Show Up
Original post made HEREThe website and video below summarize every other resource available on the Protect the Heartland’s (FB) group page. “I hate to be alarmist, but you know I DO think this issue is important enough because it’s our environment…and it’s water we are not going to get back for a very long time.…
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Contaminated Water for All
From the Facebook group: A member made a post about concern for the waste water produced by data centers. Below is a response, for educational purposes. “These data centers can ONLY use pretreated, CLEAN water. Then, regardless of what kind of cooling system they use, the water at the end is contaminated and most water…
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Tonal Noise & EMF Dangers of Data Centers to Children and Expectant Mothers
Tonal Noise is a prominent issue for communities near large hyperscale and AI data centers. It is made of inaudible frequencies: High-frequency whines and low-frequency infrasound penetrate walls and windows, causing severe sleep disruption, headaches, high cortisol levels, and a decrease in quality of life, although the overall decibel reading is legally compliant.That’s because this noise…
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You’re invited: Data Center Symposium, Protecting the Heartland
You’re Invited! What? A data center Symposium with world renowned environmental experts Tammy Clark & Kristen Meghan Kelly. When? Tuesday, May 12th @ 7pm Where? Goddard High School Auditorium. 2500 S 199th St W, Goddard, KS 67052 Click the image below to see the Facebook post from the Sedgwick County group that has invited Tammy…
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Butler County Updated Floodplain Map (draft)
FEMA is working to update the Butler County, KS floodplain map. Right now it is in DRAFT mode. They expect it to be adopted (per the website) by fall of 2026. What? A public open house is being held for residents to ask any questions they may have. Does this proposed map affect you and…
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Kansas Water Regulations
Kansas Water Regulations, Data Centers, and Power Generation: Despite signing cap agreements, data center companies and similar industries hide behind MORE NDAs (after those initial NDAs our public servants sign) to keep municipalities from disclosing their usage. These local regulations are absolutely necessary when allowing data centers into an area, we absolutely should have high standards…
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KDCC: IdeaTek
This post in no way states IdeaTek has been or is working with data center developers or companies, similar emerging technology industry, etc. These are public records and website screenshots, think of them what you will. … Disconnected people need connecting. 🤷♀️