Researchers Find Promising Results In Frac Sand Mine Reclamation Test Plot Posted on July 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm. A five-year study in Chippewa County has transformed a reclaimed sand mine into a successful wild prairie.
Remembering an esteemed WISA contributor Posted on July 19, 2018 at 7:14 pm. On June 27, we lost a valued colleague, when Rich Budinger passed away unexpectedly. Rich played a crucial role in the startup of the Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA) organization. He was the first President of WISA, and a practical spokesperson on behalf of the sand mining industry in Wisconsin. Many of us worked closely with Rich over the years. He will be deeply missed, as a leader, mentor, and friend.
USGS: Sand production up 36 percent in 2017; Wisconsin tops in the nation Posted on February 2, 2018 at 5:08 pm. Domestic production of industrial sand increased more than 36 percent in 2017 as Wisconsin again led the nation, according to new numbers from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Study: Frac Sand Mining Not A Likely Cause Of Health Problems (Wisconsin Public Radio – February 5, 2016) Posted on February 8, 2016 at 3:40 pm. The nonprofit Institute for Wisconsin’s Health spent a year and $100,000 gathering research done by industry, the Department of Natural Resources and local governments. IWH health impact assessment specialist Audrey Boerner said evidence suggests frac sand mining isn’t likely to cause health problems due to silica dust inhalation or groundwater contamination.
Sand mining, health troubles link downplayed in report (Leader Telegram – February 3, 2016) Posted on February 3, 2016 at 4:48 pm. A major study of the potential health effects of industrial sand mining in western Wisconsin concludes the industry is unlikely to have a negative impact on most residents.
Frac sand mining study: stress more likely to cause harm than environmental issues (WEAU – February 2, 2016) Posted on February 3, 2016 at 4:46 pm. During the year-long study, researchers from the Institute for Wisconsin’s Health and county health departments toured sand mines interviewed researchers who had studied sand mining previously and went to visit people living near sand mines.
Study shows sand mine air quality is safe (The Dunn County News – January 27, 2016) Posted on January 27, 2016 at 8:46 pm. Fairmount Santrol recently completed a study of crystalline silica concentrations in the ambient air in the Menomonie community, which shows no associated health risks.
William D. Balgord: Frac sand mining often misunderstood (lacrossetribune.com – January 19, 2016) Posted on January 19, 2016 at 2:22 pm. A fundamental transformation is underway in oil and gas production in the United States.
Isaac Orr: Second study released showing air around industrial sand mines is safe (Townhall.com – November 16, 2015) Posted on November 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm. The good news continues for people living near industrial sand facilities, with the release of the second in a pair of studies examining the impact of industrial sand mining on air quality.
Isaac Orr: Good news for sand mine neighbors (Madison.com – October 4, 2015) Posted on October 5, 2015 at 2:35 pm. Orr discusses findings of new scientific study showing sand mines have minimal impact on air quality
