The highly-debated application for the proposed sand mineinMarshallCountywas approved by the state. More than 100 residents voiced their opposition to the sand mine that is projected to go in the western part of Marshall County at a meeting in June.
Even though the application was approved, it still carries some conditions. The conditions include notifyhing surrounding land owners about blasting, conducting pre-blast surveys and reports for each shot.
All is not lost for residents wishing to continue to oppose the sand mine. They can still make their oppositions be known by writing the Oklahoma Department of Mines, 2915 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 213, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73106.