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Google’s Project Zodiac Wetland Purchase Heads Toward Approval

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Hatchworks LLC applied to purchase 4.26 acres of protected wetland in Indiana for Google’s Project Zodiac.
Google says the plan avoids over 75% of regulated wetlands and preserves 32 acres of high-quality forest.
Developers will provide over 18 acres of mitigation credits targeting a 2-to-1 net gain in restored wetlands.
A virtual public hearing precedes approval and construction is slated to start September 14.

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Hatchworks LLC applied to purchase 4.26 acres of protected wetland in Indiana for Google’s Project Zodiac.
Google says the plan avoids over 75% of regulated wetlands and preserves 32 acres of high-quality forest.
Developers will provide over 18 acres of mitigation credits targeting a 2-to-1 net gain in restored wetlands.
A virtual public hearing precedes approval and construction is slated to start September 14.