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Tag: Environmental Violations

Posted inEconomy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

Frac sand industry faces DNR violations, warnings

by Kate PrengamanMarch 3rd, 2013June 9th, 2014 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Nearly a fifth of Wisconsin’s 70 active frac sand mines and processing plants were cited for environmental violations last year, as the industry continued to expand at a rapid clip.

Posted inEnvironment, Frac Sand Rush

Frac sand mining and processing permits

by Kate PrengamanMarch 3rd, 2013June 9th, 2014
Posted inEconomy, Environment, Government

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by Kate GoldenNovember 29th, 2010July 18th, 2014

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