Legal/press release/2026-10-16

Wisconsin DNR to assess environmental impacts of data centers following lawsuit settlement

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will assess the environmental impacts of data centers as part of a recent lawsuit settlement. This agreement mandates the DNR to review potential effects, including water and energy usage, for future data center projects. The settlement resolves a legal challenge concerning the environmental review process for such developments.

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  • Wisconsin DNR will assess environmental impacts
  • The assessment concerns data centers
  • This action is part of a lawsuit settlement

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