Michigan

Civic actions documented in Michigan

2 actions in Michigan

Local Residents Question Wastewater Permit for Onsite Water Treatment at Township Data Center

Township residents and people from nearby communities questioned state environmental regulators during a hearing on a wastewater-treatment permit for a large OpenAI, Oracle and Related Digital data center. Residents requested stricter permit conditions, questioned allowing the operator to monitor its own discharge and raised concerns about phosphorus, emerging contaminants and cumulative effects on a local river.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Public Testimony/Written Comments Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation

Michigan Advance • Saline Township, MI • Oct 22, 2026

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Township Residents Oppose University's Computing Center Plans

At a town hall, the residents of a Michigan township located neat the University of Michigan expressed opposition to the university's proposed $1.2 billion, 100-megawatt computing center operated with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Residents raised concerns about noise, emissions, electricity costs, security and the lack of early community consultation. Township officials said the university initially described a much smaller project before acquiring another 124 acres; the university says the facility would support scientific research and economic development.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation

Planet Detroit • Ypsilanti Township, MI • Sep 10, 2026

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