Occupy Saint Croix River

11/29/2012

Today, wages and benefits make up the lowest share of America’s gross domestic product since World War II. Wages have fallen from 53 percent of GDP in 1970 to 44 percent today. Profits have been growing at wages’ expense. Michael Cembalest, J.P. Morgan’s chief investment officer, has calculated that reductions in wages and benefits were responsible for about 75 percent of the increase in corporate profits between 2000 and 2007.
http://www.alternet.org/labor/what-happens-if-labor-dies?page=0%2C4

The only way unions can regain their strength and provide a counterweight to corporate power is if liberals join the fight.

11/13/2012

Western Wisconsin (WQOW) - The parent company for We Energies is considering a major investment in western Wisconsin, due in large part to the demand for frac sand.

Gale Klappa, Wisconsin Energy CEO, said they are beginning to evaluate routes between Eau Claire County and Tomah for a new natural gas pipeline. "I believe, for example, just talking to our folks yesterday, that we're in conversations with 12 or more frac sand mining operations in the western part of the state who asked us to take a hard look at providing them service," said Klappa during a quarterly analyst call on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Energy plans to seek approval from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission next year. The initial investment could hit $150 million.

The parent company for We Energies is considering a major investment in western Wisconsin, due in large part to the demand for frac sand.

11/04/2012

Time to get educated Attending Concerned Chippewa Citizens and Save The Hills Alliance conference. Connecting with others working to oppose irresponsible fraction sand mining. One thing that is clear: Industrial sand mines do NOT make good neighbors.

Attending Concerned Chippewa Citizens and Save The Hills Alliance conference. Connecting with others working to oppose irresponsible fraction sand mining. One thing that is clear: Industrial sand mines do NOT make good neighbors.

11/04/2012

in Amery today http://occupywi.org/2012/11/state-wide-500-solidarity-sing-along/

State Wide 500 Solidarity Sing AlongPosted onNovember 3, 2012bykellieSeveral across the state gather inSolidarity SIng a Longto celebrate the 500 day. 20 people join in at Amery in the 500 SSLFrom the east side of the state in Amery to the North in Madeline Island to Wausau and Jaynesville and Madis...

10/10/2012

One of the harms is a spill occurs As sediment settles out of the water, it can damage fish spawning and mussel beds. Small-mouth bass, a favorite game fish, needs clean sand and gravel bottoms for spawning. In many places along the St. Croix, a clean sand and gravel riverbed is the natural condition and it supports a good small-mouth bass fishery. Add more sand, silt, and clay to the system and you've altered it to something the smallmouth bass can no longer use.
NPS Environmental Coordinator . This a sturgeon. Photo Courtesy of Park Ranger John Eret
~Jill Medland~

10/10/2012

The St Croix River: Borders Wisconsin and Minnesota April 2012 in the St Croix River: 20 miles north of the bordering cities of Taylor Falls, MN and St Croix Falls, WI. 2 small beautiful towns that provide a memorable trip to nature with the Scenic St Croix River. A spill at a sand mining facility in Wisconsin has dumped an unknown amount of sand and other sediment into the St. Croix River and wetlands near the Minnesota border.
NPS Environmental Coordinator Jill Medland

I've received a lot of questions about the sediment release from the frac sand mine near Grantsburg, Wisconsin. One of the most common questions is "What's the big deal? It's just more sand in the river, right?" True, the river runs through some sandy country and some erosion is natural. But the accelerated erosion that occurs when vegetation is removed from these sandy soils is not good for the river. Sediment, including that from the settling ponds at the frac sand mine, often includes finer particles such as silt and clay. It's this accelerated erosion and sediment discharges that are not good for the river.

10/06/2012

Taken this past weekend in Buffalo County by a Harley rider. How can we allow this to be strip mined????

09/09/2012

http://youtu.be/tj8Vopfr7SU

Yesterday we watched Representative Chris Taylor plea with the Capitol Police to find out why they had arrested 8 people. Today Chief Erwin and his troops sn...

09/09/2012

http://occupywi.org/2012/09/takeback/

The 99% Take Back the Capitol Posted on September 8, 2012 by kellie Around 300 people showed up a the Capitol today. The 99% held a mock wedding and had the Solidarity Sing A Long. Tuesday 8 people we’re arrested and on Wednesday the Police purse snatchers arrested 4. No one was arrested ...

09/06/2012

http://occupywi.org/2012/09/police-arrested-8-at-the-capitol-for-having-signs/

Police Arrested 8 at the Capitol for Holding Signs and Tshirts Posted on September 6, 2012 by kellie 8 are arrested today at the Capitol. The red cross had a blood drive outside. Katy was carrying a blood drive sign and it was taken from her. Several we’re cited for having signs in the Ca...