Fieldnote Nov 22 2022 - 2:27pm
There are two main environmental conflicts in Staßfurt that are frequently discussed and still remain unresolved to this day.
Fieldnote Nov 22 2022 - 1:51pm
Staßfurt is often termed "The cradle of Potash-Mining" (see for example a newspaper article here: https://www.volkss
Staßfurter Salzfee
The image shows the current "Salt-fairy" of Staßfurt, a representative of Staßfurt that is elected on a yearly basis by a comitee.
Permission to discharge for CIECH Soda 2022
The document is a press release by the State Administration Office of Saxony-Anhalt with the title "Discharge permit for CIECH Soda Deutschland GmbH & Co.
Socio-economic study: Significance of CIECH Soda for the region of Staßfurt
The document is a socio-economic study by the Plejades Group (www.pleja.de), a strategic consulting firm that claims to consist of "independent experts".
Old tipping lorry with text: Glück auf!
The foto shows an old tipping lorry that was used for underground mining. It is now used as a monument to remember visitors of the long tradition of Salt mining in Staßfurt.
"Day of regions" (Tag der Regionen) in Staßfurt 2022
This video was produced by the local news agency "BBG LIVE - Das Salzlandmagazin" and shows a march with folklore mining uniforms and a performance of the Steigerlied (traditional german miner's so
Report on the condition of running waters and lakes in Saxony-Anhalt 2009-2013
This report by the State Hydrological Service of Saxony-Anhalt shows that states agencies have known for years that CIECH Soda does not adquately treats its waste water.
The enviromental NGO "BUND Sachsen-Anhalt" and the LAV (State Anglers Association) announce in a press release that they have filed a lawsuit against the permit of the State Administration Office o