Protecting homeowners from losing money because of sand mines

30/07/11 08:27
How another Wisconsin township protected citizens who suffered economic hardship from a sand mine. Read More...

Senator Vinehout responds

25/07/11 08:12
Senator Kathleen Vinehout’s response to constituent concerns about sand mine. Read More...

Sand Blasted! Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Coverage

25/07/11 07:36
Here’s the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram’s coverage of the sand mine industry exploding in our state. Read More...

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Sand Mine Editorial

25/07/11 07:28
Here’s the July 24 Eau Claire Leader Telegram editorial about the frac sand gold rush in west central Wisconsin. Read More...

Visiting the Unimin Mine

25/07/11 07:03
Unimin hosted a visit to its Minnesota mine last Thursday. Before the trip, one participant opposed the mine. Afterwards, the participant became a supporter of the mine--but still feels strongly that the town needs zoning to protect it from other, less scrupulous mining companies. Read More...

Your water rights

The state owns the water “in trust for the public.” Landowners have rights to "reasonable use" of water from streams or lakes; the DNR determines reasonable use on a case-by-case basis, including impact on others in its determination. Landowners can draw groundwater as long as it does not cause ”unreasonable harm” to others.

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