WEBSTER COUNTY, MISSOURI- Based on public input and advice given, the Webster County Commission adopted a temporary six-month moratorium relating to certain developments in the unincorporated areas of Webster County, including data centers, solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems, and battery energy storage systems.
However, the County states they do not intend to use the proposed moratorium as a basis to interfere with the data center project already under construction on Rifle Range Road near Marshfield, recognizing that its legal authority is limited.
At the same time, the Commission believes it is appropriate and responsible to pause future development of other potential projects for a limited period while the County studies their potential impacts…