NO to
Anthony Wayne Area Data Centers

IF YOU ARE A PROPONENT OF A DATA CENTER, ANSWER THIS QUESTION TRUTHFULLY: 

WOULD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LIVE WITHIN 100 YARDS OF THE FACILITY? IF YOUR ANSWER IS NO, THEN YOU'LL UNDERSTAND WHY WE SAY NO TO DATA CENTERS.

Lucas County commissioner says temporary pause on data centers may be necessary (Dec 19, 2025)

Let's contrast Waterville Township and Monclova's reponses to data center development, shall we?

Waterville Township Trustees votes unanimously for a 12-month moratorium on data center development! (Dec 17, 2025)

Waterville City Council votes unanimouly for a 6-month moratorium on data center development! 

(Dec. 8, 2025)

Here are pictures of what a data center and power plant would look like in your area

Don't want them? 

Let your politicians know LOUD AND CLEAR!

Here is a very simple guide on the differences between a regular data center and a hyper-scale AI data center (these are what are being proposed). Brought to you by ChatGPT (an AI).

Regular Data Center

Think of this like a normal office data center used by most companies.

It is built for:

websites

email

business software

storing files

Key traits:

Uses mostly CPUs (regular computer processors)

Doesn’t need much power

Uses air cooling like big air conditioners

Slower network connections

Normal storage systems

Power use:

About the same as a few houses per rack

Hyperscale AI Data Center

This is more like a supercomputer factory designed for AI.

It is built for:

training AI models (like ChatGPT)

running AI quickly for millions of users

huge amounts of data

Key traits:

Packed with GPUs (special processors for AI)

Needs extremely high power

Uses liquid cooling because air isn’t enough

Super fast networking

Massive storage for training data

Power use:

As much as a small town per facility

Simple Analogy

Regular data center:

A parking lot full of normal cars

Hyperscale AI data center:

A racetrack full of Formula 1 cars

DATA CENTER NEWS (updated constantly, newest at top)

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Waterville Township Trustees vote for a 12-month moratorium on data centers!

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Data Centers Devour Electricity. Private Equity Is Buying Utilities to Cash In.

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Waterville council postpones vote on data centers until Dec. 8

As the Data Center Boom Ramps Up in the Rural Midwest, What Should Communities Expect?

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Lucas County eyes data centers as next big opportunity, but not everyone’s on board

U.S. data center boom driving wave of new gas-fired power plants

The environmental impact of data centers

What happens when data centers come to town? (U of M research article)

Data center protestors pack Monclova meeting

The Fight Over Data Centers (Sierra Club)

Cloudy with a Loss of Spending Control: How Data Centers Are Endangering State Budgets

$64 billion of data center projects have been blocked or delayed amid local opposition

Big Tech’s AI Expansion Revives Legacy of Environmental Racism, Report Warns

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Study shows state and local opposition to new data centers is gaining steam

How JobsOhio Hides in Plain Sight, And How You Can Beat the Secrecy

Lyn Cox addresses the Lucas County Commissioners Meeting (YouTube)

Data center moratorium sought by Anthony Wayne area residents

Residents Attend Lucas County Meeting at 1 Gov Center, Ask Hard Questions About Data Center Push VIDEO Exclusive

Great Lakes Region Unprepared for Increasing Water Use Demands

Responding to the climate impact of generative AI

Data centers are surging—but so are the protests against them

Why Data-Center Developers Use LLCs — and Why Citizens Should Care

Under the Spotlight: Data Centers in our backyard (WGTE Livestream)

Frequent droughts create concern for BG reliance on Maumee River as water source

Meta is behind proposed Howell Twp. data center, trustee says

The Anthony Wayne School District area represents about 7-8% of Lucas County's total population, and is a reliable voting community. In one month, 1,500 people have joined a group whose message is NO DATA CENTER in our towns. Considering Lopez and Gerken pulled about 4,500-5,800 votes from this area (per grok) in 2024, I would think they would be paying attention to the will of the people. In 3 months, I expect we will match their vote totals. In 6 months, we will double. We will not be changing our minds. Hopefully they will be changing theirs. Our combined voices are what matters, and it is imperative they remember. (Lyn Cox, AW CRAP Facebook, Nov. 2, 2025)

SAY NO! TO ANY DATA CENTER IN THE ANTHONY WAYNE AREA

PRESERVE OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES

WHO WE ARE

NoAWDataCenters.org started as a necessary outgrowth and social media arm of the AW CRAP Facebook group started by Lyn Cox. That group rapidly grew to over 1,000 members as neighbors from Waterville Township, City of Waterville, Whitehouse, Monclova and Maumee, banded together to express outrage at the secrecy being used by the Lucas County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC), Regional Growth Partners (RGP), Lucas County Board of Commissioners, as well as the Council Members and Zoning Members of the above cities and townships.

We, the citizens of the above municipalities, state unequivocally, that no matter the so-called financial benefits that may result from data centers being constructed in our area, WE DON"T WANT THEM. WE WANT TO PRESERVE OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR LOCAL OFFICIALS (Get the answers in writing or recorded)

⚡ Energy Use & Environmental Impact

1. How much electricity will this data center require at full capacity, and where will that power come from?

2. Has the city or developer evaluated how this project might strain our local grid or increase rates for residents?

3. What steps, if any, will be taken to offset the facility’s carbon emissions or reliance on nonrenewable energy sources?

4. Will the company commit to using renewable power sourced within Ohio, rather than purchasing credits from out of state?
   
   

💧 Water Use & Resource Management

5. How much water will the data center consume daily for cooling systems?

6. Where will that water come from — city water, wells, or another source?

7. What happens during drought conditions or water restrictions? Will residents’ access be affected?

8. How will wastewater or runoff be handled to prevent contamination of the Maumee River and nearby streams?
   
   

🚛 Traffic, Noise & Safety

9. What is the estimated number of construction vehicles and daily truck trips once operational?

10. How will increased heavy traffic impact US-24 and nearby residential roads?

11. Have noise studies been conducted for the cooling systems and backup generators? If so, can those results be shared publicly?

12. What emergency response plans are in place for fires, chemical spills, or electrical failures at the site?
    
    

🏘️ Community & Quality of Life

13. How close will this facility be to homes, schools, or parks?

14. What visual or light pollution impacts are expected, especially at night?

15. How will this project align with Waterville’s long-term master plan and small-town character?
    
    

💰 Economic Benefit & Accountability

16. How many permanent local jobs will this data center actually create — and what types of jobs are they?

17. What tax incentives or abatements has the company requested from the city or county?

18. If large incentives are granted, how long will it take before the community sees a net benefit?

19. Will there be local hiring requirements or community benefit agreements?

20. What happens if the company later sells the facility or abandons it — who is responsible for cleanup and decommissioning?
    
    

🧾 Transparency & Public Input

21. When will full environmental impact studies be released to the public?

22. Has the city conducted independent analysis, or is it relying solely on company-provided data?

23. What mechanisms are in place for residents to provide ongoing feedback or raise concerns during and after construction?