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Crawford Stewardship Project works to protect the environment of Crawford County from threats
such as those posed by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and to promote sustainable land use, local control of natural resources, and environmental justice. |
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"CAFOs are only profitable because so much of the cost and damage is externalized onto the environment, neighbors and wildlife. The monitoring, supervision, clean-up, restitution, fines are not happening, thus the true cost of CAFOs never find the way onto the balance books." Talking point from the CAFO Conference.
whereis this "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated," Mahatma Gandhi "Producers need to ask themselves what would the public think? How would ten people picked at random from an airport or bus station react to (your) animal rearing, transport or slaughter practices?" Dr. Temple Grandin http://www.grandin.com/
Crawford Stewardship Project is grateful for the generous support of the Wisconsin Community Fund.
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CSP Calendar
Saturday, May 26, promptly at 8:30 a.m. Join Maggie Jones, Jennifer Nelson and your Kickapoo neighbors for a hike to see and hear forest and grassland birds just arrived to breed in the the lower Kickapoo Valley. Learn why we have some of the best habitat in the world for raising the next generation of these rare species. Hope to see you there! Location: Haney Township near Steuben in Crawford County. Pre-register and get directions by calling or emailing Maggie at 608-872-2297 or mhjones@countryspeed.com Forest birds found in recent past surveys include hooded warbler, red shouldered hawk, cerulean warbler, and many towhees, ovenbirds, vireos and flycatchers. Grassland birds we will see include eastern meadowlarks, henslow's sparrows and bobolinks. June 2, 2012 "Effective Messaging" Skills for Grassroots Organizations Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network is organizing a media workshop. Contact CSP for ride shares. We'd love to have a few cars full for this event. Patty Lovera of Food and Water Watch was one of the media presenters at the SRWN Forum last November and brought a wealth of practical information for groups and organizers. Note that this is an interactive event, offers a day to learn and share with others from across the state and beyond. Go to www.sustainruralwisconsin.net for more information.
Saturday, June 23
Public Sand Mining Presentations and Discussion Event will be held from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Prairie du Chien City Hall, 214 E. Blackhawk Ave. This CSP sponsored event will include local government's role, citizen experience locally and from the NW part of the state, health concerns, geology, etc. plus participant discussion. If you have suggestions for this event, please let us know. Stay tuned to our website and CSP Weekly News in the coming weeks. Read more..... Crawford County Board Passes 6 Month Moratorium on Silica Sand Mining Sand Mining Update: CSP commends the Crawford County Board for passing the moratorium on sand mining with a vote of 10 to 7 at their April 17 meeting. The County Study Committee of county staff members and led by Board Chair Pete Flesch has met twice so far to research the options and will make recommendations to the County Board in August on next steps. Townships have the opportunity during the moratorium to set up zoning and/or permitting processes. Please consider taking an active role in your township on this matter. CSP can offer suggestions. The Wisconsin Towns Association website offers in depth information, www.wisctowns.com. Sand Mining - Threat to Rural Communities Sand mines are sweeping across Wisconsin at an alarming rate. Townships without zoning are being quietly invaded, as there is often no public process in place to require a thorough study of the science and of the health effects. The frac sand from these open pit mines is going to the hydraulic fracturing mining industry of gas and oil. Serious environmental issues have arisen in communities of the oil and gas mines, including ground water pollution. A sand processing plant is proposed for Bangor. A mine is in process near Tomah and in Trempealeau County. At least two landowners in Crawford County have been approached and a La Crosse County landowner was offered double the current price per acre. Read more . . . This is the story of how the frack sand mined in our area is being used in the Eastern States . . . . Fracking Hell: The Untold Story An original investigative report by Earth Focus and UK's Ecologist Film Unit looks at the risks of natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale. From toxic chemicals in drinking water to unregulated interstate dumping of potentially radioactive waste that experts fear can contaminate water supplies in major population centers including New York City, are the health consequences worth the economic gains? http://www.linktv.org/video/6258/fracking-hell-the-untold-story  click for larger image This beautiful, artistic and graphic display of our precious karst geology is created by local photographic artist Rick LaMartina. It measures 22" x 28" and you can have yours for $16 plus $4 shipping. Send orders postpaid to CSP, PO Box 284, Gays Mills, WI 54631. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Makes a great gift and conversation item. Printed by Dairyland Printing, Viroqua, WI |
News
New Photos Arial Views of Mines in Chippewa Co.  Go to photos.... Job Opening SRWN is looking for an energetic, organized, passionate person who cares about Wisconsin water quality, air emissions and working with people. The selected applicant will work closely with an existing supportive volunteer team on the defined tasks. Position Description: Coordinator of SRWN Water Monitoring Project /Community Funds grant Application Deadline: May 15, 2012 For more information......  Dowload the most recent CSP Newsletter Spring 2012
Crawford County Board Passes 6 Month Moratorium on Silica Sand Mining Crawford County Copper Creek High Capacity Well Information Update 4/6/12 Read about Crawford Stewardship Projects's Highlights of 2011
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
All of us need to take an active role in creating and forging the direction of future growth in our area as well as protecting our natural resources.
CSP has accomplished much in the past few years thanks to the many people who have volunteered to help. Now more than ever CSP needs your help. If you can give a few hours once in a while or help with a few hours ongoing, we would appreciate your efforts. CSP and would love to hear from you. Read all about what you can do.... Books and Videos about CAFOs, sustainable agriculture, water and food issues, etc. available at the Crawford County libraries Book and Video List Here's a map showing the CAFOs permitted as of November 2011 WI CAFO MAP A wonderful video report on this issue from Dave Carlson of Northland Adventures on WQOW Here are A Dozen Talking Points on CAFOs for SW Wisconsin. 
Crawford Stewardship Project is a nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible. Support CSP Send a check to: Crawford Stewardship Project P.O. Box 284 Gays Mills, WI 54631 csp.county@gmail.com |
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