Veterans Coalition Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Development on Public Lands
A new nonprofit coalition, Veterans for Public Lands, has been formed by veterans to advocate for the protection of America's public lands. Their initial focus is a call for an immediate moratorium on new data center development on federal public…
Salt Lake City, UT, November 11, 2026 — A new nonprofit coalition, Veterans for Public Lands, has been established by military veterans with the stated aim of advocating for the preservation and protection of America’s public lands.
The organization’s inaugural initiative centers on a direct appeal for an immediate halt, or moratorium, on the approval and construction of new data center facilities located on federal public lands. This call is driven by a set of concerns raised by the coalition regarding the potential impacts of such development.
According to the coalition, key areas of concern include ensuring continued public access to these lands, mitigating potential environmental damage, and managing the significant resource consumption associated with data center operations. Veterans for Public Lands aims to bring a unique perspective to land management discussions, leveraging their experiences and commitment to service.
The specific details regarding the timeline for this moratorium request, the precise federal lands being targeted, or any identified environmental impact assessments were not immediately provided in the summary. The coalition has not yet announced specific legislative or advocacy actions beyond this initial call for a moratorium.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Lind on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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