All of us are here for only a short time. In the context of the human experience, within three generations each of us won’t even be a whisper on anyone’s lips.
What is the legacy YOU can contribute as YOUR imprint on the Earth? Not necessarily something that leaves behind your name on a plaque, but rather something that leaves behind a chance for the next generation to not only survive, but to thrive.
We all are at a crossroads, where we can no longer allow the lie to become the truth and the truth to become the lie. The truth is that our electrical grid is in crisis, with the load demand of data centers stressing reliable power. The truth is that salinity and dangerous chemicals are rising in our drinking water supply. The truth is that the integrity of our parks and our history is at risk of being diminished and erased. The truth is that communities are being torn apart.
The Digital Gateway has brought lies to the entire County, and nothing but fear and anxiety to the Rural Crescent.
We are blessed beyond our wildest dreams, to have an area that is so rich in cultural and natural resources. From Thoroughfare Town to Prince William Forest National Park to Occoquan and its reservoir.
The threat of industrialization is NOT ONLY the thousands of acres along Pageland Lane, next to the Manassas National Battlefield Park, next to Conway Robinson State Forest Park. Those acres are simply the epicenter of the malignancy. The data centers’ desired industrialization is NOW MORE THAN DOUBLING in size with the addition of Catharpin Valley Estates and the Sanders Lane Assemblage, now threatening another 2,500 acres.
We will NOT relent. Any and all citizens who are concerned, angry, and disgusted by what you are witnessing around you simply MUST Speak Up – Write Something – Step Up – NOW! You WILL make an impact if EVERYONE does this. If YOU don’t – WHO will?
If you haven’t already, PLEASE sign the emails to Compass and QTS. These easy click-to-send emails are going to remain open. The message will stay the same – no matter how many “landscaping, parks, and open space” sales pitches they hold for their data center complexes throughout the summer.
Stay tuned for more last-minute dog-and-pony shows brought to you by the Data Center Developers.
Data center debate continues in Prince William County (fox5dc.com)
Data center plan sparks more controversy with residents (yahoo.com)
National Parks Conservation Association letter to Compass and QTS 042523
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THOROUGHFARE
We shared news with you last week regarding information from the Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare. HERE ARE THE LATEST UPDATES!
LETTER: The ongoing desecration of Scott Cemetery is an outrage | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com
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Last Minute Transportation Meeting Announcement
We can’t explain why, but the PWC Department of Transportation has not put out notifications to the public about the below meeting. The Coalition was just notified about this late today, and wanted to share the information in case any of you can make it. This is a key chance to oppose specific projects in the Rural Crescent and others designed to support new, sprawling development.
Prince William County Department of Transportation
is hosting an open house
at the McCoart building
regarding inputs to the MWCOG TPB
Visualize 2050 plan
https://www.pwcva.gov/events/visualize-2050-public-open-house
If this notice gets to you too late to be able to attend today from 5-7 PM, here is the contact information for the PWC Director of Transportation. Perhaps he could put together another meeting for the public to attend, with better public notification in advance!
Rick Canizales – PWC Director of Transportation
rcanizales@pwcgov.org
703-792-6825
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Honoring Kim Hosen
Opinion: Kim Hosen leaves behind legacy in Prince William County (potomaclocal.com)
Potomac Local: Prince William conservationist, bluebell lover, Kim Hosen dies