Wisconsin’s booming frac sand mines have shown few signs of slowing down ... The controversies in the area of mining sand for hydraulic fracturing are also unlikely to slow down in the near future.

The recent budget cuts have also limited county services previously offered in Marshfield. Meyer said recent problems regarding frac sand mining have brought the discussion to the forefront again, as ...

eliminating regulatory uncertainty to create a safe and productive mining environment for a prospective frac sand mining operation facing concerted national and local opposition. – Successfully siting ...