MIDA Stratos Project Area

Offered landowner support, anticipating positive economic impacts with manageable disruptions.

Stated support for MIDA and praised the West Genco team for transparency.

Expressed concern about increased traffic on Highway 84, natural gas power generation, and potential aquifer depletion in Blue Creek.

Voiced deep concerns from a historic family ranch about noise, water pollution, traffic blind corners, and loss of winter range.

Highlighted severe road safety hazards and blind corners on Salt Wells Road, and questioned the secrecy surrounding the project.

Expressed initial shock over the late notice but ultimately supported the project as an inevitable economic and national security boom.

Cautioned that the $15 million in upfront funds is a drop in the bucket compared to actual infrastructure costs and demanded careful structuring.

Thanked the commission and MIDA developers for working closely with landowners to mitigate impacts.

Described the project as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Box Elder County and expressed full support.

Voiced strong support from a historic Locomotive Springs ranching family, citing national security and defense needs.

Initially skeptical, now supports the project as a major employment boom for Curlew Valley.

Supported the project for military computing power and requested a local rancher be appointed to the MIDA board.

Raised concerns about well water impacts, open-range fencing, ongoing infrastructure costs, and rising land values driving heirs off ranches.

Supported the project, comparing it to missed past opportunities like Procter & Gamble in Bear River City.