Please sign the petition to fight back against things which destroy our quality of life. We live in a beautiful community and it is important that we preserve all that makes living in the area precious. Lucas County, State of Ohio and other local elected officials are making decisions that will greatly impact us all. The first fight is against a proposed Data Center in Waterville Township, Waterville, Monclova Township and Maumee which will destroy thousands of acres of beautiful farm land. Let your voices be heard, join together and demand transparency and accountability. Don't let these secret dealings catch you unaware. 

We have always cherished the small-town charm that makes us unique. Today, this is under threat. A tech company is planning to construct a large data center in our area, a move that will irrevocably change our landscape forever. The data center proposed in the Maumee-Monclova area is near the Fallen Timbers Battlefield area, which is historically significant, as are many other nearby sites (such as Fort Meigs and Fort Miamis). We also live in the Oak Openings Region, which is considered one of the last rare ecosystems around the globe. We have the egrets, owls, bats, kingfishers, etc. that live in this area and are enjoyed regularly by our community members who chose to live here due to its nature-rich and beautiful ecosystem. And we have a wealth of rich farmland that is also being threatened by the destruction of this "gold rush of the 2020's." When our generational farms are gone, they are done forever. 

Data centers are notorious for their large footprint and resource-heavy operations. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers are among the most energy-intensive building types, consuming 10 to 50 times the energy per floor space of a typical commercial office building. In small communities like ours, this means a dramatic spike in energy consumption, likely leading to increased utility costs for us all. They also employ just a handful of people once operational, with many positions being remote.

Furthermore, data centers require an enormous amount of water for cooling purposes, up to 7 million gallons of water per day. For us, this could mean a severe strain on our local water resources, negatively impacting both residents and local wildlife.

The construction activities and the infrastructure required for such a development  will also lead to the destruction of our roads and landscapes. We pride ourselves on the beautiful scenery, outdoor spaces and pastoral farmland, which risks being lost to concrete and machinery, especially for buildings that are likely to be obsolete within 15 years. 

We understand the necessity of technology and development but believe that there must be a balance. Technology companies should explore other more suitable locations and leave small rural communities alone. We live here for a reason, and staring at acres and acres of electrical boxes, diesel generators, concrete buildings and night lights resembling a prison isn't one of them.

This is a pivotal moment.. We need to stand together and express our concern about the adverse effects this data center will have on our community. By signing this petition, you are taking a stand to protect our small-town charm.