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Frac Sand: Mining and Use
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| Frac sand mining is a new topic for the Coulee Region and the Nation. This presentation gives a geologic overview of where frac sands are found in the Coulee Region, as well as the practical issues that may be faced by local government officials when a sand mine (quary) is proposed. Below are some useful resources regarding Frac Sand. |
- Frac Sand- Mining and Use– 3 slides per page (11 pages, 2 MB, .pdf)
- Geology of La Crosse County Report-WGNHS (40 pages, 10 MB, .pdf)
- Geologic Map of La Crosse County-WGNHS (1 page, 2MB, .pdf)
- Metallic Mineral Deposits-WGNHS (2 pages, 600 KB, .pdf)
- Iron mining in Wisconsin: Locations- WGNHS (2 pages, 600 KB, .pdf)
- Mining Resource Sheet- UWEX(1 page, 100KB, .pdf)
- Silica Sand Mining in Wisconsin (43 pages, .pdf)
- Frac Sand Activity in Western Wisconsin (1 page, .pdf)
- Department of Safety Professional Services – Training for Mining Professionals & Drivers
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