Data Center on Public Land Sparks Legal Battle | Las Vegas News

A major environmental showdown is brewing over a proposed data center in Eldorado Valley, near Boulder City, set to be built on federal land — potentially the first of its kind approved on BLM-managed land. Originally planned as a solar farm, the project has shifted gears, sparking fierce opposition from conservation groups like the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club, who argue the BLM skipped critical environmental reviews and ignored public input. The site, home to endangered species including the Mojave tortoise and willow flycatcher, could host four massive buildings, battery storage, and fossil-fuel generators for decades — raising alarms about habitat destruction. Both Boulder City officials and Congresswoman Dina Titus are backing the appeal, demanding a pause while the legal battle unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea14f1897b760eaf