I've lived in Guadalupe County my entire life, surrounded by family and friends who have called this place home for generations. It's a community that relies on its natural resources, especially water, to sustain our livelihoods and well-being. In recent years, I've watched as our water sources have been depleted and strained like never before, a crisis aggravated by changing climates and increasing demand. Now, yet another threat looms over our precious resources. The proposed Cloudburst Data Center project is set to consume enormous amounts of water, posing a significant risk to our community and environment. This data center, while potentially beneficial to tech industries, comes at an unacceptably high cost for those of us who depend on these water sources for our health, our agriculture, our animals, and our future. And to top it off, they will be doing all of this tax free for 10 years.  The tax abatements that could be going to local businesses and developers will instead go to a multi million dollar company based out of Colorado to turn our community upside down.   Our community's health is at risk. With water usage expected to skyrocket, this data center could disrupt the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Data centers require massive water and energy consumption for cooling processes, and such a demand could lower water levels drastically, affecting local wells, agriculture, livestock, and local wildlife. Guadalupe County cannot afford the additional stress on its already strained water resources. Evidence suggests that in areas where similar data centers have been built, water shortages have become commonplace. According to studies from reputable environmental impact researchers, the average data center can use anywhere from 1 to several million gallons of water per day. These figures are staggering and unsustainable for small communities. There are alternative solutions. Working towards smarter data management solutions, using air cooling rather than water cooling, or situating data centers in areas with more abundant water resources are viable options. These approaches would protect our local environment and preserve our community's well-being. I urge you all, especially those in positions of power, to bring pressure to our elected officials that put the needs of the people they represent after the needs of the Cloudburst Data Center project. Listen to our community's concerns, value our health and our environment, and opt for sustainable choices that don't jeopardize Guadalupe County's future. Sign this petition to stop the construction of the Cloudburst Data Center and preserve our precious water resources for current and future generations. Together, let's safeguard the home we cherish and rely on for so much. We only have a 45 day window to be able to appeal this decision so every minute and every signature matters.