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Allamakee County Tightens Frack Sand Rules Amid Regional Debate
Allamakee County adopts a strict ordinance banning chemical use in silica sand mining and requires 1,000 foot setbacks from karst features, aiming to prevent large operations. The measure follows debates sparked by neighboring Clayton and Winneshiek counties, which confront economic benefits and environmental risks of frack sand.
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