Google's Fort Wayne Data Center Expansion Threatens Federally Protected Wetlands

Google's next phase of its data center complex in Fort Wayne, Indiana, may come at the expense of 4.3 acres of federally protected wetlands.

The area in question serves as a natural flood-control zone and is home to wildlife habitat.

Hatchworks, the developer involved in Google's data center plans, has applied to buy the land for phase three of Project Zodiac.

The application states that 2.1 acres could be filled and paved for buildings, wastewater pipes, and electrical infrastructure.

Google spokespersons said 'Environmental stewardship is central to our data center design... To address minimal impacts across approximately 9 acres, we're providing over 18 acres of mitigation credits for a 2-to-1 net gain in conserved and restored wetlands in Allen County and across Indiana.'