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Farm News: Mining Issues Slated For December MeetingcommentsPosted: 11.04.2011
On December 1st, the WI Towns Association and WI Farmers Union are co-sponsoring a full day conference on frac sand mining. Sessions will provide an overview of the industry and how and why it is coming into Wisconsin, with a focus on examining implications and issues for rural Towns. Participants will hear from leading legal and environmental experts, learn how to ask the right questions, and understand how to take the right steps for their towns as they learn to deal with this new industry.
Sessions will cover a range of topics, including zoning, non-metallic mining ordinances, moratoriums and developers agreements. Participants will take home a comprehensive “toolbox” with background information, examples, resource links and practical tools for use in their community.
The conference is open to both Town officials and concerned residents. Participants will have an opportunity to share stories and examples of their experience in addressing mining issues and contacts with the industry.
“WI Town officials are faced with many challenges, as they attempt to understand this fast-growing industry, balance a range of interests and make good choices for the long-term welfare of their towns and communities,“ said Rick Stadelman, Executive Director of the WI Towns Association..
“This is an important project for the Farmers Union, because so many of our members are raising questions about how this new industry will affect agriculture and small farming communities, particularly in the Western part of our state,” said Tom Quinn, Executive Director of the Farmers Union. “This conference is important not just for Town officials, but for farmers, town residents, and any other interested individuals.”
The conference will be held at the 29 Pines Conference Center, at Hwy 29 and Cty Rd T North of Eau Claire, on Thursday, December 1st from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration is $25 per person, through November 22, and $35 per person after that. Lunch is included. Registration forms are available through the Wisconsin Towns Association www.wisctowns.com and the Wisconsin Farmers Union www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
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