Understanding Big Projects & EIS

Large developments — especially data centers — can bring both opportunities and significant environmental impacts. Most existing Environmental Impact Studies are incomplete or written at a very high level.

What Communities Need

  • Clear, thorough analysis of water, energy, noise, light, traffic, soil, and cumulative impacts

  • Honest comparison to better standards

  • Practical mitigation ideas (including nature-based solutions)

  • Tools for public comments, hearings, and ongoing monitoring

The Approach

This is a living Environmental Impact Study (EIS) template and comparison matrix based on the proposed Amazon Web Services Data Center in Hobart, Indiana. The goal is to raise the standard of analysis so communities can ask better questions and protect what matters.

The full template will be available on the Templates page soon - Please email directly for a copy or blank template.