Remand hearing for Southeast Water Reclamation Facility approved despite petitioners' legal and environmental objections After a court-ordered remand, the board approved a rezoning for a proposed Southeast Water Reclamation Facility (DCI 202300011) to allow an advanced treatment plant on about 112 acres; petitioners raised alleged procedural due-process defects, ongoing construction and environmental and aviation-safety concerns, which county counsel said would be addressed through the record and appeals process.

The Lee County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial rezoning for the Southeast Water Reclamation Facility, despite mounting legal and environmental objections from concerned citizens.

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Residents urge moratorium on data centers and fracking; commissioners schedule SELC and economic briefings Dozens of Lee County residents urged the Board of Commissioners to adopt a moratorium on data centers, crypto mining and drilling, citing water and quality-of-life concerns. Commissioners did not declare a moratorium but approved invitations for the Southern Environmental Law Center and an economic-development briefing to present to the board.

Lee County residents are demanding a moratorium on data centers and fracking to protect their water quality and communities from potential environmental hazards.

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Residents urge Lee County commissioners to impose moratorium on fracking and proposed AI data center Dozens of residents and environmental advocates told the Lee County Board of Commissioners that proposed on-site gas extraction and a planned AI data center would threaten groundwater, property values and local control and urged a temporary moratorium to study impacts before applications arrive.

Residents are rallying against a proposed AI data center and fracking in Lee County, fearing it could jeopardize their groundwater and property values.

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Lee County residents call for moratorium on fracking, drilling and AI data centers Dozens of residents told the Lee County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 15 that a proposed Deep River Data project and associated drilling or fracking at Butler Well No. 3 could threaten drinking wells and the Deep River; speakers urged the board to enact a moratorium while the county studies the risks.

Lee County residents are sounding the alarm over a proposed fracking project that could jeopardize their drinking water and public health—will the Board of Commissioners take action?

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Lee County ZBA adopts setbacks for environmental structures near residences Lee County ZBA approves new setback regulations for environmental structures from residences

Lee County's Zoning Board just made landmark decisions to protect the environment and your home, adopting strict setbacks for new structures—what does this mean for the future of our community?

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Lee County hearings address groundwater and decommissioning plans for construction projects Participants discuss groundwater studies, decommissioning plans, and road maintenance during construction.

The Lee County Zoning Board is diving deep into environmental concerns and construction logistics—will their plans ensure a sustainable future for the community?

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