Wisconsin’s sand mining boom (UpFront with Mike Gousha – September 29, 2013) UncategorizedWISA President Rich Budinger discussed how existing regulations and standards provide strong and effective oversight of Wisconsin’s growing sand mining industry.
Sand mines receive green rating (WQOW – July 9, 2013) UncategorizedArticle and video on WQOW about WISA’s participation in the Wisconsin DNR Green Tier program.
Sand Rush: Fracking boom spurs rush on wisconsin silica (National Geographic – July 3, 2013) UncategorizedNational Geographic story on the sand rush in Wisconsin.
DNR will get more staff to monitor air quality near frac sand mines (Wisconsin Public Radio News – June 24, 2013) UncategorizedThe Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association says its members follow a mandatory code of conduct that guide efforts to be a leader in fostering healthy, safe and environmentally responsible sand mining.
Dunn County sand mine designated by state as a Green Tier business (Chippewa Herald – June 24, 2013) UncategorizedArticle about WISA member Fairmount Minerals’ Menomonie mine, focusing on recent environmental achievements and awards. The section appeared in the Chippewa Herald and the Dunn County News newspapers.
Wisconsin’s departing frac sand man says boom not slowing (Star Tribune – June 5, 2013) UncategorizedStar Tribune story on the departure of Tom Woletz, senior manager for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
