Behind the Berm at Tunnel City

Bessie Kmiecik photos of the Unimin mine in Tunnel City. To see full screen, click the arrow, then click on the four arrows in the lower right corner of the image. This is what's behind the berm.

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Bird's Eye View

Here are three major Monroe County sand mines, the bird's eye view!!



Photos by Bessie Kmiecik
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Angelo Extends Moratorium

The town board of Angelo met last night and extended its moratorium on sand mines and will act on a proposed ordinance at its December meeting. Read more here.

Town of Grant Extends Moratorium

The Town of Grant has extended its moratorium. Read more here.

The Industrial Sandbox

Monroe County is now the site of half a dozen sandmines, some 1,000 acres or more. These are open pit mines.