The primaries to determine the Republican and Democrat nominees for Governor of Virginia, to succeed current Governor Terry McAuliffe, will be held on Tuesday, June 13. Those readers of ABRA Update who are eligible voters in Virginia are strongly urged to learn about the candidates’ views on pipeline issues and to vote. The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Requests must be received by local Voting Registrars by 5:00 p.m. of that day.

Virginia Gubernatorial Primaries Set for June 13. Be Sure to Vote!

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.