On June 18, 2013, Mark Oberhelman ( left ) chaired the Glenwood City Mining Ordinance Committee as it continued drafting a non-metallic mining ordinance for the western Wisconsin city. The ordinance would likely be used to regulate the "Vista" frac sand mine being proposed 1/2 mile from the school, which employs approximately 100 staff and ...
Frac sand mining company faces $200,000 in water, air penalties. by Alison Dirr December 17th, 2013 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch. Frac sand mining company Preferred Sands of …
The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism reported that besides Glenwood City, authorities "were not aware of any other recall efforts in Wisconsin over frac sand mining." In these unofficial results, the incumbents have held onto their seats in this contentious recall battle. ... Jim Laskin detailed the issues that a potential 400 ...
GLENWOOD CITY — In this small city in northwestern Wisconsin, the mayor and two council members are facing recall elections over their handling of a proposed frac sand mine that
Deanna Schone of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, lives near one of the proposed frac sand mines. She told HuffPost that city council members had "made their intentions known" in early September that they will allow the mine to proceed in a location about a half-mile from both her home and her kids' school. Plus de détails
With council members Crystal Booth and Ben DeGross objecting, the Glenwood City Council, meeting as a committee Monday night, concluded more than 18 …
The industry is concentrated in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Rising demand, however, threatens to expand frac sand mining into New York, ... Deanna Schone of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, lives near one of the proposed frac sand mines. She told HuffPost that city council members had "made their intentions known" in early …
Tonight, a City Council meeting in Glenwood City, WI considers the annexation of a potential frac sand mining site. Heidi Herron, Neighbor Posted Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 7:40 pm CT | Updated Mon ...
Glenwood City, WI small business owner, Jim Laskin, owns The Café on the main street in town. He serves a homemade meal with organic coffee along with information and updates to people about the newest developments with mining in their community.. The oil and gas hydrofracking industry has discovered that Wisconsin has …
This is the interactive frac sand mine map. The VISTA MINE in Glenwood City is already shown on the map, albeit "proposed."
With over 100 frac sand mining and processing sites, Wisconsin is now the leading supplier of frac sand in the nation. But are companies operating in our state complying with regulations? ... You will hear the concerns of people debating the pros and cons of annexing a proposed frac sand mining site to Glenwood City, WI. This …
Industrial sand mines and other related operations must follow the same state requirements to protect public health and the environment as other nonmetallic mining operations in Wisconsin. This includes getting necessary air and water permits from DNR and following state reclamation laws. The DNR is responsible for mine associated permits ...
Flattening The Hilltoppers? Frac Sand Mine Proposed Near Wisconsin School
Glenwood City, a 1,200-person community in northwest Wisconsin, has become the site of a controversy over a proposed frac sand mine. Alison Dirr/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Nov ...
Glenwood City is located in St. Croix County, in the heart of the area that's home to dozens of mines that produce sand used in fracking. Incumbents lead in recall …
So at WIvoices, we've brought you a condensed video version of a small town meeting on frac sand mining. You will hear the concerns of people debating the …
GLENWOOD CITY, Wis. — In this small city in northwestern Wisconsin, the mayor and two council members are facing recall elections over their handling of a …
Eau Claire County and West-Central Wisconsin Maps. Zoning Generalized Groundwater Bedrock Geology Permitted Frac Sand Operations. ... Frac Sand Mining Fact Sheet. ... Silica Sand Mining Policy. Department Recommendations. Eau Claire City/County Health Dept. Final Report to County Board 3/23/12. Regulatory Links. Eau Claire County Code …
UPDATE #2; 2/26/13 @ 2:17 pm: Over 70 people attended the public meeting in the village of 1200, even with short notice. The purpose of the public meeting in Glenwood City last night, as explained by Mayor John Larson, was "to hear Scott's (Teigen) presentation" to the city council proposing that his land be annexed in order to …
You will hear the concerns of people debating the pros and cons of annexing a proposed frac sand mining site to Glenwood City, WI. This meeting was held on February 25, 2013 and was informational, since no formal annexation request had been submitted prior to the meeting, and no action was taken by the city council.
Glenwood City Mayor John Larson spoke of the job creation associated with frack sand mining during a city council meeting Monday, May 12. The council voted 4-2to annex proposed mining land ...
Crowd gathered to listen to the Glenwood City council to discuss the idea of a referendum on frac sand mining, September 9, 2013. The council tabled the referendum petition on annexation signed by over half of the city's registered voters.
Glenwood citizens have petitioned to vote on the frac sand mine proposed next to their public school. Many citizens feel they were left without representation at the closed-session meeting. The Glenwood City council, widely viewed as "disconnected" with the community on sand issues, was represented by Terry Dunst of Bakke Norman in …
Interview first published on WIvoices. St. Croix County is now accepting public comments about the potential frac sand mine in Glenwood City, WI. Heidi Herron, Neighbor Posted Wed, Feb 6 ...
The Glenwood City council considers a proposal to annex Scott Teigen's land enabling the "Vista Mine" to operate on his property and 1/4 mile from the public school. Heidi Herron, Neighbor
The Proposed Vista frac sand mine is less than a half mile from Glenwood City's school. In Glenwood City, WI, where a 400-acre frac sand mine is proposed less than ½ mile from the public school of 650 children, Augesen claims she would rather leave the area than risk her children's health, "even if that meant walking away from our home."
The issue is dividing a small community in northwestern Wisconsin.
Glenwood City is located in St. Croix County, in the heart of the area that's home to dozens of mines that produce sand used in fracking. Incumbents lead in recall elections sparked by frac sand mine proposal
Vista Sand's frac sand mine, proposed less than a half mile from Glenwood City's school, is the driving force behind the December 17, 2013 recall elections engulfing the city council and its mayor. ... St. Croix County Zoning official Alex Blackburn explained that Vista Sand's mining application would need to follow the existing ordinance.
WIvoices has brought you a small town meeting on frac sand mining; you will hear the concerns of people debating annexing a proposed frac sand mining …
A vote that would bring a frac sand mine one step closer to reality in Glenwood City, Wis., was tabled by the city council Monday night. The council postponed the vote on a nonmetallic mining ...
Vista Sand's frac sand mine, proposed less than a half mile from Glenwood City's school, is the driving force behind the December 17, 2013 recall elections engulfing the city council and its mayor. ... St. Croix County Zoning official Alex Blackburn explained that Vista Sand's mining application would need to follow the existing ordinance.
Frac Sand Mining in Wisconsin: – Save the Hills Alliance, Inc. Northwestern Wisconsin is experiencing a large expansion of frac sand mining and processing … is able to circumvent the city zoning laws by utilizing the Wisconsin … » Free Online Chat Public forum held in Glenwood City about proposed sand mine – …. Public forum held in …
The mayor garnered a 43-vote margin Tuesday, while two city council members held onto razor-thin leads in Glenwood City recall elections sparked by …
The proposed frac sand mine is less than half a mile from Glenwood City School, in the hills just beyond the football field "You can call them the Flatlanders by the time they're done," said Jim Laskin, who owns a cafe in the small midwestern town, which is known for its 57 hills Frac Sand Mining in Wisconsin: – Save the Hills Alliance, Inc ...
With over 130 frac sand mine and processing sites in Wisconsin, we have made it a priority to report about the process of one in our area. Glenwood City may annex the Teigen/Crosby land in order ...
In addition, one of these mining companies has taken the bold step of proposing a 480 acre open-pit mine in a residential area, next to the public school, in …
UPDATE #2; 2/26/13 @ 2:17 pm: Over 70 people attended the public meeting in the village of 1200, even with short notice. The purpose of the public meeting in Glenwood City last night, as explained …