No Iola Sand Mine

Hello! This GoFundMe site has been created to aid the neighbors and concerned citizens who oppose the Faulks Brothers/Iola Old Car Show sand mine application currently before the Town of Scandinavia and Iola Village.

Since October when we learned of the mining plan these two companies had devised, we have been strenuously fighting to keep our neighborhood undisrupted by industrial activity. This fight already has come at a cost, in legal fees, signage, social media, and other expenses.

Help us tell our story, that no matter how big you think you are, you need to abide by the rules, as codified in the Town Plan that expresses the people's will!

We have been urging the Planning Commission of the Town of Scandinavia to follow the terms outlined in the Comprehensive Town Plan back in 2007, which states how the citizens of the township envision their community to be and to grow. Most citizens want to preserve and protect the wildlife, the wetlands, the woods, and the idyllic quiet of our country life.

We did engage a well-respected attorney in Madison who specializes in environmental law and land use issues. We have purchased signs and have started publishing the facts on social media. All of this comes with costs.

We want to continue to spread the word about the damage this mining project could do to the disabled, the young, the old, and the everyday citizens who live in the mine's proximity.

Please help us keep fighting for our peace and quiet, our stable property values, our stress-free health, and our right to enjoy our daily lives. Help us preserve the wetland on site, the precious water we drink, the safety of the County roads, and our sanity.

Every amount is so appreciated and helps us in this battle. We fight on!