... along side the Mole Lake Chippewa to stop the mine permit, and the Crandon Mine Company, from mining in this environmentally, and culturally sensitive area. Rallies were held on the steps of the capitol every time the Crandon Mining Company showed up for hearings on the proposal. Throughout this struggle, this powerful and resilient grassroots environmental movement had been at the forefront of the opposition to the proposed Crandon Mine. Groups like the Wolf River ... near Crandon, but also would introduce exotic and invasive species in both of the areas. The other important facet abou...

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... reducing wind velocities over fields, but they have one serious drawback to farmers. For every quarter mile of windbreak approximately one acre is taken out of crop production. Windbreaks take out not only their physical width, but they shade out crops to the side of them as well. Farmers must pay taxes, rent, and maintenance for windbreaks that produce no economic benefit ... in return. Another method of reducing soil erosion is to leave crop residue on the field after harvesting. For example, after the corn is harvested, the stalks are left on the field all winter to reduce erosion and...

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