A discussion at the Mount Shasta City Council meeting revealed that the city had received an inquiry from an entity about building an AI data center close to the city. The site is located in Siskiyou County, just outside the city limits, and would be subject to county jurisdiction. City Manager Todd Juhasz expressed concerns about the potential project, citing water usage and environmental impacts. The Winnemem Wintu Tribe has already pushed back on the possibility of a data center being developed in the region.
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Concerns Raised Over Possible Data Center in Mount Shasta Region
The city of Mount Shasta received an inquiry from an entity interested in building an AI data center at the former Crystal Geyser facility, raising concerns about water shortages and potential environmental im…
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- Location: Siskiyou County, near Mount Shasta
- Date/time: June 24, 2026
- Agencies involved: Mount Shasta City Council, Siskiyou County
- Status: Inquiry received from entity interested in building data center
- Public impact: Concerns about water shortages and environmental impacts
Todd Juhasz, City Manager of Mount Shasta
Moe Shimizu, reporting intern with Shasta Scout
Mount Shasta City Council
Siskiyou County
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