Aug 3, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCaddo Parish Commission Natural Resources Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting primarily served as an introductory session to outline the committee's scope, which includes legislation regarding natural resources, mineral resources on parish lands, parish parks, recreation, and waterways. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to public comments regarding local data center projects. Community members expressed deep concerns regarding environmental risks, including potential water consumption issues, private well contamination, and noise pollution. Speakers strongly advocated for independent environmental impact studies to be conducted before further project advancement.