Frac Sand Rush Archives - Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Health & Welfare

Controversy on Wisconsin-Iowa border as frac sand mine, No. 1 in violations, seeks to expand

by Bridgit Bowden / WPR May 5, 2016September 16, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Pattison Sand Co., which recently opened a site in Wisconsin, is facing concerns over the growth of its Iowa mine, which has a worst-in-the-nation safety record.

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Podcast: How we animated Wisconsin’s frac sand rush

by Kate GoldenApril 21, 2015May 12, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

12 Sandy GIFs: An animated guide to Wisconsin’s frac sand rush

by Taylor Chase, Jacob Berchem and Kate Golden April 6, 2015July 27, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush

As rail moves frac sand across Wisconsin landscape, new conflicts emerge

by Taylor ChaseJuly 13, 2014July 14, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Podcast: Head in the (frac) sand

by Kate GoldenJune 17, 2014June 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush

Frac sand mines credited for rising, dropping property values

by Alison DirrMarch 30, 2014June 20, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

State Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said at a Monday legislative hearing that he wants to prevent local governments from changing local regulations in ways that hurt existing and permitted nonmetallic mines.

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government

New frac sand bill still divides

by Alison DirrMarch 3, 2014May 28, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush

With frac sand boom in full swing, study to guide mine reclamation

by Alison DirrFebruary 5, 2014June 13, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government

Frac sand mining company faces $200,000 in water, air penalties

by Alison DirrDecember 17, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

Glenwood City incumbents lead in recall elections sparked by frac sand

by Alison DirrDecember 17, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Frac Sand Rush, Government

City’s frac sand mine battle spurs recalls

by Alison DirrNovember 17, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government

Sand mining bill could also affect iron mine, factory farms

by Alison DirrOctober 24, 2013June 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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