Kevin O’Leary again claims his data center project will send more water to the Great Salt Lake. Dozens of Utahns are not convinced.

What happened

Kevin O’Leary Digital has refiled a water rights application for its data center project in Box Elder County, seeking to use water for power generation and other commercial needs. The application has drawn opposition from environmental and community groups, with protests expected.

Timeline

1. Oct 20, 6:00 AM Salt Lake Tribune Kevin O’Leary again claims his data center project will send more water to the Great Salt Lake. Dozens of Utahns are not convinced.
2. Oct 20, 11:11 AM Fox 13 Kevin O'Leary's data center project re-files water rights application

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