Overview

Our facility at Sparta uses natural gas and electricity to produce whole grain silica products. The reserve geology is that of high purity alluvial sands with the primary erosional source being the Wonewoc Formation, known for its round, coarse grains and superior crush strength properties, which makes it an ideal substrate for oil and gas proppants.

This plant mines sand through dredging, where the sand is extracted from the ground with water without the use of any chemicals. The sand is then transported as slurry via pipeline to the processing facility where it is sorted and dried in a no-emissions manner – with vibratory screens that use gravity and clean-burning natural gas dryers. 

Located along Iband and Hammer Road, just north of I-90, in Sparta, the property is ideally buffered by natural terrain and situated immediately adjacent to the Canadian Pacific railroad. 

Community

We are committed to being a community partner with the Sparta community. Our Sparta plant community partners include Sparta High School, Sojourner’s Journey and Boys & Girls Club of Sparta. 

Products

Delivery & Logistics

By Rail

Products are delivered via rail car only.

Driving Directions

From La Crosse

Take I-90 East towards Madison (21.8 mi), take WI-27 (Exit 25) toward Sparta/Melvina (.3 mi), turn left onto WI-27 / N/S Black River St. (.3 mi), turn left (at stop lights) onto Avon Rd. (.3 mi), and take Avon Rd to Iband Ave (.9 mi).

From Madison

Take I-90/I-94 W towards Wis. Dells (87.2 mi), take I-90 West via Exit 45 toward Tomah/LaCrosse (20.1 mi), take WI-27 (exit 25) toward Sparta/Melvina, turn right onto S. Black River St/ WI-27N, turn left (at stop lights) on Avon Rd. (.3 mi), and take Avon Rd to Iband Ave (.9 mi).

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When you join the U.S. Silica team, you become a part of a resilient, dynamic culture. We're proud of our 100+ year legacy of doing things right, as we focus on the next 100 years by helping the communities where we live and work thrive.

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