Sensory Pollution

Hyperscale data centers are noisy and brightly lit, causing sensory pollution that negatively impacts the people and animals living nearby.  Learn more about Sensory Pollution. COMING SOON!

The Meramec River

The Meramec river is one of the cleanest rivers in the central United States. A proposed data center in Franklin County, MO, would be right on the banks of this aquatic ecosystem. Learn more about the Meramec. COMING SOON!

Franklin County - Ecosystems

Franklin County, Missouri, there are 17 unique ecosystems of conservation concern. From bottomland forests to caves to fens, learn more about these special ecosystems.  COMING SOON!

Visit Nature in Franklin County

Franklin County has more than 20,000 acres of public lands. From state parks to river access, these lands are our natural heritage. Learn more here. COMING SOON!

Thermal Pollution

Recent studies have shown that data centers can raise the local ambient air and water temperatures, which has a negative impact on humans and wildlife. Learn more about Thermal Pollution. COMING SOON!

Aquifers

Aquifers store our groundwater. Hyperscale data centers are water guzzlers, a single one using as much water as a town of 50,000 people. Placing multiple data centers on a single aquifer is a potential ecological disaster impacting the whole region. Learn more about Aquifers. COMING SOON!

Franklin County - Animals and Plants

Franklin County is home to 89 species of conservation concern - bats, freshwater mussels, lichens, and others. Learn more about these unique and special species.  COMING SOON!