OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR FORESTS. OUR FUTURE.
Major data center development is advancing in our region. It's time for our communities to have a voice in where and how it happens.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
As AI growth drives demand for new infrastructure, data center development is no longer a distant possibility. Major proposals are already moving through the review process across the Poconos, while transmission upgrades and new local regulations are reshaping what development may be possible in the years ahead.
LEARN MORE →LOCAL PROJECTS
From data center campuses to transmission upgrades, here are key projects and proposals across the Poconos.
View All Projects →Selected proposals, adopted regulations, related infrastructure and community reports from the project tracker. These are different kinds of regional activity.
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Smithfield Township, Monroe County
One proposed two-story building with 500,000 sq. ft. of total floor area and a ground footprint of 250,000 sq. ft. Conditional use is not construction approval.
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Lehman Township, Pike County
Adopted November 20, 2025. Township-wide data-center regulations; not evidence of an Eagle Village proposal.
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Middle Smithfield, Lehman, Delaware and Dingman Townships · Monroe & Pike Counties
Approximately 30 miles of transmission infrastructure. FirstEnergy cites reliability and existing and future load growth; this is not a data-center proposal.
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Lehman Township, Pike County
A community rumor suggests Eagle Village or nearby former resort property could be considered for data-center redevelopment. No confirming public application or announcement has been identified in the reviewed material.
View details →KEY CONCERNS
Large-scale data centers can bring significant impacts to local communities and the environment. Explore the key issues below.
THE SCALE
Large data center campuses can span hundreds of acres, with additional land needed for roads, substations, cooling equipment, generators and buffers.
The proposed building would contain approximately 500,000 square feet across two floors.
Sources: Revised application (pp. 2, 8)
A VISUAL COMPARISON
From one family home to a sprawling campus, the footprint grows fast.
WHAT WE KNOW — AND WHAT WE DON'T
Informed, evidence-based discussion is critical for a strong movement. Here's a look at what is established, what's still being studied, and what isn't yet backed by evidence.
Sources: DOE: electricity demand · SRBC: water use · FirstEnergy: transmission purpose · Smithfield: proposal and staffing
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
The latest news, township updates, and key milestones on data center development across our region.
TAKE ACTION
Attend a public meeting, contact local officials, or simply stay informed. Community input makes a real difference.
A BRIGHTER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE.
Let's work together to protect what makes the Poconos special while planning responsibly for the challenges ahead.
