Approved Decision of Townsite Data Center
In June 2026, The Bureau of Land Management approved the Townsite Data Center project to construct, operate, and maintain a data center on 88.5 acres of public land in the vicinity of the existing Townsite Solar 1 project. The approval supports federal efforts to accelerate permitting for data center infrastructure and is consistent with Executive Order 14318 Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure.
This project reflects the growing role of public lands in supporting the infrastructure needed to power innovation, advanced technology, and the nation's future economic growth, while advancing the Bureau's commitment to responsible stewardship and sustainable use of public lands for current and future generations.
Project documents and additional information are available on the BLM National NEPA Register at https://eplanning.blm.gov/Documents/?id=f4dd06fc-446f-f111-ab0d-001dd802f839&spid=fedd06fc-446f-f111-ab0d-001dd802f839.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.