Tools for the Fight
Everything you need to stay informed, take action, and connect with the people working to protect Bear Creek Township.
Act Now
Sign the Petition
Add your name to the official petition being submitted to the Luzerne County Planning Commission and Township Board of Supervisors.
Support on GoFundMe
Help fund our legal defense, independent environmental studies, and community organizing efforts. Every dollar goes directly to the fight.
Join Us on Facebook
Follow our Facebook group for real-time updates, meeting reminders, and community discussion. Connect with your neighbors who are fighting to protect Bear Creek Township.
Make Your Voice Heard
Bear Creek Township Board of Supervisors
Contact your township supervisors directly. Politely but firmly express your opposition to the data center proposal and demand a full public hearing.
Luzerne County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission has authority over land use approvals. Submit written comments requesting an independent environmental review.
PA State Representative — District 118
Contact your state representative to raise awareness of this issue at the state level and request legislative oversight.
Know the Facts
Right-to-Know Request Status
Bear Creek Protectors has filed a Right-to-Know request for all project documents. We will post documents here as they are received.
Bear Creek Township Zoning Ordinance
Review the current zoning ordinance to understand what land uses are permitted in the affected district and what protections exist.
Township Comprehensive Plan
The comprehensive plan reflects the community's vision for Bear Creek Township's future. The proposed data center may conflict with this plan.
Understand the Issue
Data Centers & Water Use — EPA Overview
The EPA's overview of data center water consumption and environmental impact. Understand the scale of what is being proposed.
Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board
Learn about your rights to challenge environmental permits and approvals in Pennsylvania through the Environmental Hearing Board.
PA Municipalities Planning Code
Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code governs land use decisions. Understanding it is key to a successful legal challenge.
Start With Your Signature
Before anything else — sign the petition. It takes 60 seconds and sends a direct message to the officials who have the power to stop this project.