Two centuries of mineral policy in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has experienced several major shifts in mineral policy which reflect changing public attitudes about resources. Early law either encouraged mineral development or was mute during the territory and early statehood period because the prevalent attitude was for rapid development to generate capital which would foster economic growth and development. The development push of the 19th century was followed by a slow shift to environmental and social consciousness. This shift subverted Wisconsin's relationship to and dependence on outside sources of mineals and its posture with regard to mineral developent. Development is now strongly controlled by laws, land access, and social responsibility. Increased mineral dependence and high consumer prices are the price which society pays for such policies, and the author suggests the need for a national minerals policy to serve as a model for the states. 3 references.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison
- OSTI ID:
- 6640459
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820118-Vol.2
- Journal Information:
- Am. Assoc. Adv. Sci., Symp.; (United States), Vol. 90; Conference: Annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Environmetrics '82 included), Washington, DC, USA, 3 Jan 1982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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