Sault Tribe (MI) AI Data Center Moratorium
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians — AI Data Center Moratorium
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians · Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board Resolution (Apr. 7, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 7, 2026
- Applies to
- Tribal government and any developers seeking data-center development on Sault Tribe lands
- Enforced by
- Sault Tribe Board of Directors
Sault Tribe Board of Directors voted unanimously to halt any AI data center development on tribal lands indefinitely, citing strain on local resources and uncertain economic benefit. Came after dozens of community members spoke at public comment.
Who is protected: Sault Tribe members and Sault Tribe lands in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Legal detail
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors Resolution (Apr. 7, 2026), passed unanimously, imposes indefinite moratorium on AI data center development on tribal lands. Cited resource strain, long-term land-use impacts, and uncertain economic benefit.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Stronger |
| Enacted | April 7, 2026 |
| Citation | Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board Resolution (Apr. 7, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Per tribal enforcement powers |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Community pushback prompts Sault Tribe leadership to adopt moratorium on data centers — Michigan Advance |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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