This episode of The Big Outdoors IS a must-listen for anyone concerned about the rapid development of data centers in rural Ohio. Joining Chip Hart in the studio is Nick Owens, an attorney from Georgetown, Ohio, who's fighting to give local communities a say in the construction of these massive facilities.

Data centers have become a hot topic in Ohio, with many rural communities feeling the impact of their construction. Nick Owens explains how his organization, Conserve Ohio, is working to get a statewide constitutional amendment on the ballot to ban data centers that use over 25 megawatts of power. But what's behind this push, and why is it so important for local communities to have a say in the matter?

Nick Owens shares his personal story of why he's passionate about this issue, and how it affects his own community. He also delves into the specifics of the charter amendments that are currently on the ballot in 10 Ohio cities, including Trenton, Sunbury, and Conneaut. With the stakes high, it's clear that this is a fight worth fighting.

If you're interested in learning more about the data center issue and how it's affecting Ohio's rural communities, tune in to this episode of The Big Outdoors!

This episode of The Big Outdoors IS a must-listen for anyone concerned about the rapid development of data centers in rural Ohio. Joining Chip Hart in the studio is Nick Owens, an attorney from Georgetown, Ohio, who's fighting to give local communities a say in the construction of these massive facilities.
Data centers have become a hot topic in Ohio, with many rural communities feeling the impact of their construction. Nick Owens explains how his organization, Conserve Ohio, is working to get a statewide constitutional amendment on the ballot to ban data centers that use over 25 megawatts of power. But what's behind this push, and why is it so important for local communities to have a say in the matter?
Nick Owens shares his personal story of why he's passionate about this issue, and how it affects his own community. He also delves into the specifics of the charter amendments that are currently on the ballot in 10 Ohio cities, including Trenton, Sunbury, and Conneaut. With the stakes high, it's clear that this is a fight worth fighting.
If you're interested in learning more about the data center issue and how it's affecting Ohio's rural communities, tune in to this episode of The Big Outdoors!

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The Big Outdoors -- 10/24/26

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