Monthly Archives: July 2012

Bloomer mine

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mike O'Connor

Here’s another picture of a typical sand mine and wash plant combination.  Click on the picture for a larger version.  

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Extend the moratorium

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Mike O'Connor

From: Erika Duellman To: Roxanne Halverson Subject: Extend the moratorium Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:38:27 -0700 Dear County Board Members; As a taxpayer and concerned Buffalo County resident, I am requesting an extention of the Frac Sand Moratorium. I … Continue reading →

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Fracopolypse! Modeling the collapse of the Winona bridge

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Mike O'Connor

For a slightly lighthearted look at what could happen if a traffic jam caused a backup of frac sand trucks on the Winona bridge, click here for a 5 minute video Thrill to live-action shots as Alma’s very own Bob … Continue reading →

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Starkey dry plant opposition documents

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Mike O'Connor

A couple of filings opposing the Starkey dry plant. Click HERE for the one filed by John and Nettie Rosenow Click HERE for the one filed on behalf of residents of the town of Milton

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How much water does that wash-plant consume?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mike O'Connor

I was out of the country from the last BOA meeting and just listened to the audio transcript.  The representative from the promoter for the Larson/Stanton/Johnson mine was asked about water consumption from the wash plant that they’re proposing. Brian … Continue reading →

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