Professor to discuss frac sand mining book Feb. 22 on campus

Thomas Pearson, social science, wrote "When the Hills Are Gone"
​Jerry Poling | February 16, 2018
Thomas Pearson
Thomas Pearson / UW-Stout photo by Brett Roseman

The cover of "When the Hills Are Gone"A UW-Stout associate professor who spent several years researching the impact of frac sand mining in west-central Wisconsin, resulting in a book, will discuss his work on campus.

Thomas Pearson, an anthropologist, is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in room 112 of Jarvis Hall Science Wing, 410 10th Ave. E. The presentation, approximately 45 minutes, will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

“When the Hills Are Gone: Frac Sand Mining and the Struggle for Community,” was published in early November by the University of Minnesota Press.

The book examines the relatively new industry, including the impact on landscapes and landowners, grass-roots efforts to block the mines, corporate influence and democratic process.

As of 2016, the region had more than 70 active mines in 13 counties.

The event is sponsored by UW-Stout’s Honors College.

Pearson also is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the Chippewa Falls Public Library and April 13 at UW-Madison.

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