fracking

Feb 5, 2014

Old frac mines at heart of probe

Mining companies, a Wisconsin county and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls are teaming up on a $232,000, five-year study probing how the vast tracts of Wisconsin used for nonmetallic mining, including for frac sand, can best be reclaimed.

Dec 26, 2013

Co. ordered to pay fines for air pollution at Marshfield facility

A Madison-based company will pay $80,000 in forfeitures and court costs for violating Wisconsin air pollution laws at a hydraulic fracturing and sand processing facility in Marshfield.

Dec 18, 2013

Minn. panel to look at draft silica sand mine standards

A state government panel is ready to get feedback on a new draft set of model standards for regulating the growing silica sand mining industry.

Oct 24, 2013

Bill would let miners get out of road deals

A bill before state lawmakers would let mine operators send a letter to undo agreements used to pay for road damage.

Oct 18, 2013

Bill aims to limit local control

Two Republican state lawmakers are sponsoring a bill to restrict the ability of local communities to regulate Wisconsin’s booming frack sand industry.

Jul 24, 2013

Opposition to frack sand mine near Arcadia

Neighbors are opposed to a proposed frack sand mine near Arcadia in Trempealeau County.

Jun 6, 2013

Interior allows more comments for drilling rule

Companies that drill for oil and natural gas - and their critics - will have 60 more days to comment on a new rule regulating hydraulic fracturing operations on public lands.

May 22, 2013

Candidates got $758K from sand, gas industry

The sand mining and natural gas industries have given Wisconsin candidates nearly $758,000 since 2007, with contributions spiking last year as sand mining took off in the state, according to a report.

May 21, 2013

Budget committee approves sand mining plan (UPDATE)

Wisconsin's budget-writing committee has approved pulling money from the state's environmental management fund to cover sand mining inspections.

May 17, 2013

Report: ‘Little impact’ on state from frac jobs

Frac sand mining’s impact on job creation in Wisconsin’s sandy areas will be minimal, and communities must account for its potential economic drawbacks, according to a new report.

May 10, 2013

Technology propels ‘old energy’ boom

Technology created an energy revolution during the past decade, just not the one we expected.

Apr 9, 2013

Energy Department nominee backs natural gas ‘revolution’

President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Energy Department pledged to increase use of natural gas Tuesday as a way to combat climate change even as the nation seeks to boost domestic energy production.