Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Located in the northwestern Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a city in and the county seat of Eau Claire county, although a small portion of the city lies in neighboring Chippewa County. Eau Claire is home to more than 65,000 residents making it the largest municipality in the northwestern portion of the state. The city was founded near the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers in 1856 and incorporated in 1872. In 2007, Eau Claire was named as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise and the city was among the first Tree Cities in Wisconsin, having been recognized as such since 1980. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Immanuel Lutheran College are all located in Eau Claire.

The lumber industry was largely responsible for Eau Claire's growth in the late 19th century. At one time, there were 22 sawmills operating in the city. In the early 1990s, several thousand manufacturing jobs were lost (due to the closure of the local Uniroyal tire plant). More recently, Eau Claire has diversified and expanded its economic base to include manufacturing, health care, education, information technologies, and retail trade. Some large companies operating in the Eau Claire area include Cascades Tissue Group, Hutchinson Technology, Menards, National Presto Industries, Midwest Manufacturing, and Open-Silicon.

We have confirmed that Eau Claire has several jobsites where workers were exposed to asbestos over the years. Asbestos exposure puts individuals at risk for developing an asbestos-related disease such as malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma cancer centers near Eau Claire are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to assist you if you were exposed to asbestos in Eau Claire and diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Eau Claire where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Eau Claire, WI have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Eau Claire, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Eau Claire, WI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.