Google’s Wetlands Expansion Under Fire | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Google’s pushing to expand its Fort Wayne data center by filling over two acres of wetlands — a move sparking fierce local resistance. City Council President Geoff Paddock is demanding the strictest environmental review from IDEM, arguing that Google failed to disclose wetland impacts during initial zoning talks. With a public hearing looming and community outcry mounting, Paddock’s rallying cry: protect Indiana’s environment as this tech giant grows — and hold Google accountable for what’s been hidden in plain sight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…