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There are many ways that people can collect data, report and strategize around the frac sand issue. This page will outline some options currently available.

On this page: Strategizing Reporting Monitoring

Strategizing

  • Picking monitoring equipment/compelling state monitoring
  • Relevant workshops (done or to be made)
  • Environmental monitoring best practices for xyz type of tool -- start your monitoring program.
  • Link to Menomonie workshop #2
  • Strategizing with media etc ??

Reporting

  • Links to action resources from advocacy section
  • Report to a regulator

Monitoring

Dust monitoring options link

Aerial Photography and Mapping:

One way to advocate around the physical affects of Frac Sand mining is through aerial photo documentation. This technique has been useful for the Buffalo County Defenders in their arguments for zoning, as well as with the Concerned Chippewa Citizen in getting increased exposure to the visible burden frac sands bring to communities and the environment.

Many groups are choosing to use drones to capture images of the mines. Alternative, low cost options for aerial imaging are also available with balloon and kite mapping. Here is a resource about balloon or kite mapping and also a workshop that walks through the process.

Mapknitter.org can help you piece your photos together to create a map. Here is a workshop that walks through using mapknitter.