Lenox council authorizes consultant to study data center feasibility after industry expert's briefing Council voted to authorize the city administrator to select and negotiate with a consultant to study data center feasibility — including power, fiber and water needs — following an extensive public briefing and council questions about infrastructure, water use, and regulation.

Lenox City Council is taking a critical step towards understanding the impact of data centers on the community by authorizing a comprehensive feasibility study.

Click to read more!

#LennoxLincolnCounty #SD #CommunityPlanning #DataCenterFeasibility #ResourceStewardship #CitizenPortal

Harlingen residents press city leaders for transparency amid reports of data‑center plans Dozens of residents urged Harlingen officials to pause and publicly explain possible AI/data‑center projects, citing water and power strains, local health concerns, and a claimed land purchase record; speakers asked for a town hall and called for greater transparency before approvals proceed.

Harlingen residents are sounding the alarm over potential data center projects, demanding transparency on the critical impacts to water and power resources.

Learn more here

#HarlingenCameronCounty #TX #HarlingenCommunity #ResourceStewardship #TransparencyInGovernance #PublicEngagement

Community Honors Doctor John Stolp for Significant Contributions to Colorado's Water Policy Commission acknowledges the passing of Doctor John Stolp, vital figure in Colorado water management.

The Colorado community came together to honor the late Dr. John Stolp, a visionary leader whose legacy in water management continues to shape the state's future.

Click to read more!

#CO #CitizenPortal #WaterManagement #ResourceStewardship

Committee advances reconciliation bill to promote US energy dominance and economic growth House Committee on Natural Resources pushes legislation to enhance American energy production and revenue.

The House Committee is pushing a bold energy strategy that could generate billions and create thousands of jobs—are we on the brink of a new era for American energy?

Click to read more!

#US #CitizenPortal #EconomicGrowth #NaturalResourcesCommittee #EnergyProduction #ResourceStewardship

Columbia River Gorge Commission approves $1.56M budget reflecting significant cuts Columbia River Gorge Commission's budget decreases 35% due to shared expense adjustments.

The Columbia River Gorge Commission faces a steep 35% budget cut, raising questions about its future effectiveness in preserving this vital natural resource.

Read the full story

#OR #ResourceStewardship #EnvironmentalManagement #BudgetAccountability

Doctor Miller discusses Alaska's critical minerals and industry collaboration challenges Doctor Miller addresses capital challenges and social acceptance in Alaska's critical minerals sector.

Alaska's mineral industry faces a crossroads of opportunity and challenge as experts call for urgent collaboration to tackle capital shortages and environmental concerns.

Learn more here!

#AK #AlaskaMinerals #CapitalInvestment #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #ResourceStewardship

Brands Are Walking Back Their ESG Commitments — Here’s Why They Should Be ‘Branding’ Them, Instead | Sustainable Brands At a time when many are retreating, staying the sustainability course with confidence, personality and authenticity will set brand leaders apart from the rest.

ESG - it’s a good time not to retreat but to use the pressure to make it count #ESG #Sustainability #Resilience #SupplySecurity #ResourceStewardship #CustomerRelevance sustainablebrands.com/read/walking...