Month: October 2016

Power Companies Funding Legal Efforts To Overturn Clean Power Plan In Court

Many utilities publicly supporting Clean Power Plan, fighting it in the shadows through a little-known non-profit. Power Companies Funding Legal Efforts To Overturn Clean Power Plan In Court Republic Report - 9/27/2016

Mountain Valley Pipeline seeking easement in Franklin County’s planned 550-acre business park

Mountain Valley Pipeline seeking easement in Franklin County’s planned 550-acre business park Roanoke Times - 9/28/2016

Forum on natural gas pipelines at Roanoke College on Oct. 12

Forum on natural gas pipelines at Roanoke College on Oct. 12 Roanoke Times - 9/27/2016

Op-ed: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Consequences for Virginia

Op-ed: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Consequences for Virginia AltDaily - 9/27/2016

Op-ed: Pipeline test case significant

What level of activity and loss-of-use constitutes a “taking” of private property? We may soon find out. Opinion/Editorial: Pipeline test case significant The Daily Progress - 9/29/2016

McAuliffe says he lacks authority to stop Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Maybe, maybe not…but he DOES have the authority to direct relevant agencies to do their jobs to the letter! McAuliffe says he lacks authority to stop Atlantic Coast Pipeline Richmond Times Dispatch - 9/28/2016 Related: Video: Gov. McAuliffe Asked About

Pipeline protesters are real

So are the dangers and injustice associated with Dominion’s pet project. Pipeline protesters are real Newsleader - 9/25/2016 Related: Activists gather in Historic Jamestowne to protest two pipelines

Concern for the New Generation calls for community veto of natural gas station

Concern for the New Generation calls for community veto of natural gas station Augusta Free Press - 9/22/2016 Related: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Sparks Protest in Buckingham

Opponents slam pipeline plans

Local opposition building in North Carolina Opponents slam pipeline plans The Rocky Mount Telegram – 9/23/2016

Buckingham Compressor Station Hearing Draws a Packed House More

A standing room crowd attended a public hearing before the Buckingham County Planning Commission on September 26 to present testimony regarding a special use permit application for a compressor station in the county to serve the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Because

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ABRA CONSERVATION HUB

ABRA’s Conservation Hub program promotes responsible resource management by providing access to critical information needed for effective public involvement in environmental review and oversight.

Following the defeat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in 2020, ABRA initiated the Conservation Hub to support informed public engagement with the broader range of environmental issues confronting the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Mountain region. The Conservation Hub builds on the analysis and information sharing capacity achieved through ABRA’s Pipeline CSI project during the years of ACP opposition.

The Conservation Hub is based on the use of GIS mapping to provide details and context for land development projects and management practices that involve risk of environmental harm, as well as for environmental preservation and restoration initiatives. The Conservation Hub also provides access to regulatory documents and assessments related to specific projects or issues.

Multiple Conservation Hub sites, focused on individual projects or issues, have been developed collaboratively with ABRA’s partners and allies. Going forward, we invite conservation groups, individuals, and communities to provide ideas for new Hub sites and GIS mapping that can contribute to informed public engagement on behalf of environmental integrity in the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region.