To: Rep. Gregory Davids (MN-28B), Jeremy Miller (MN-28), and Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Dayton: Place a three year moratorium on frac sand mining
Please join me, along with other concerned citizens of southeastern Minnesota, on our quest to preserve the hills and natural beauty of our fair region. The effects of frac sand mining could be devastating to the spectacular resources in this area and to our local economy.
Sign this petition requesting Governor Dayton and local state legislators place a 3 year moratorium on frac sand mining in the region, until proper studies can be done evaluating:
•Economic impact of frac sand mining and sand truck traffic
•Possible health risks associated with frac sand mining (e.g., silicosis & effects of flocculants & well water contamination)
•Implications of increased traffic & air pollution
Then...pass it on!
Sign this petition requesting Governor Dayton and local state legislators place a 3 year moratorium on frac sand mining in the region, until proper studies can be done evaluating:
•Economic impact of frac sand mining and sand truck traffic
•Possible health risks associated with frac sand mining (e.g., silicosis & effects of flocculants & well water contamination)
•Implications of increased traffic & air pollution
Then...pass it on!
Why is this important?
Southeastern Minnesota is the home to some of the state's most stunning landscape. The "bluff country" encompasses the tourist towns of Winona, Red Wing, and Lanesboro just to name a few... It is also the home of the Root River and the Root River State Bike Trail.
My husband and I put all of our savings together last year, (making the leap from Chicago, IL to rural southeastern, MN) and bought our first home last year in Lanesboro. This year we learned about the ensuing frac mining that may take place in the region. We are terribly concerned that frac sand mining has the potential to devastate and contaminate the natural beauty that drew us here to the 'driftless' region in the first place. It could also curtail our livelihood as working artists and B & B owners, along with our fellow community members' livelihood, whose work is directly affiliated with the tourism industry.
My husband and I put all of our savings together last year, (making the leap from Chicago, IL to rural southeastern, MN) and bought our first home last year in Lanesboro. This year we learned about the ensuing frac mining that may take place in the region. We are terribly concerned that frac sand mining has the potential to devastate and contaminate the natural beauty that drew us here to the 'driftless' region in the first place. It could also curtail our livelihood as working artists and B & B owners, along with our fellow community members' livelihood, whose work is directly affiliated with the tourism industry.