Wetlands, forest, and Chesapeake/Patuxent water quality at the AWS site
Calvert County
Summary
Environmental Commission members said the proposed AWS site sits on top of wetlands and forested headwaters of St. Leonard Creek, which drains to the Patuxent and the Chesapeake — land previously flagged in 2011 Calvert Cliffs studies. They argue a study is possible even without a final site plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — no data center project details or fiscal terms have been disclosed to the board.
Protecting the watershed benefits everyone who fishes, crabs, and draws water on the peninsula.
Landowners and developers of the site bear restrictions; downstream watermen bear the cost if impacts occur.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Joint Special Meeting of the Calvert County Planning Commission and Calvert County Environmental Commission - Apr 15, 2026
Environmental Commission members said the proposed AWS site sits on top of wetlands and forested headwaters of St. Leonard Creek, which drains to the Patuxent and the Chesapeake — land previously flagged in 2011 Calvert Cliffs studies. They argue a study is possible even without a final site plan.
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Mar 17, 2026
Resident Joseph Cormier pressed the board on the AWS non-disclosure agreement, project timeline, and whether discussions were held outside public records requirements. Commissioners said the NDAs have expired and no project details have reached them.
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