Allamakee County Protectors founding member Robert Nehman never considered himself much of an activist, yet he and his group of fellow grassroots advocates are being recognized by the Sierra Club for their successful fight to keep frac sand mining out of their backyards. The Allamakee County Protectors weren’t initially created as a general
Local ‘Protectors’ In Iowa Recognized For Grassroots Fight Against Frac Sand Mining
One group successfully staved off a silica sand mine and imposed a moratorium on similar projects.