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Goshute Indian tribe voices opposition to U.S. Army data center proposal in Tooele County

By KSL · August 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians, based in Grantsville, worries the proposed Tooele County facility, announced in March, would sap groundwater resources the tribe uses. Concerns about potential water use are a key concern for critics of a data center proposal in Box Elder County spearheaded by celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary that's received widespread attention.

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