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Month: February 2019

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ACP Attempt to Expand Stabilization Activities Challenged

A February 11 request by Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (ACP, LLC) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to authorize additional stabilization measures for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline – including new trenching – has been challenged by the Southern Environmental

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

Standing Room Only for “Moral Call for Ecological Justice”

Over 1,000 persons gathered February 19 in Buckingham, VA to hear Rev. William Barber and former Vice President Al Gore at the “Moral Call for Ecological Justice.” A video of the event can be viewed by clicking here. Several news

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

Why the ACP Challenges the Central Appalachian Ecology

Recent weekly environmental monitoring reports issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of construction problems of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline illustrate the significant environmental difficulties being encountered by the project.  The photos below, taken after rains in Upshur County,

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

WV Rivers Fires Back at House Resolution Condemning ACP Opponents

A resolution introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates that would condemn citizen groups opposing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline has been strongly opposed by the West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WVRC), an ABRA member.  House Resolution 11 condemns “assaults on

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

DC Circuit Rejects Challenge to FERC Certificate for the MVP

A three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals turned down an appeal of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC)’s December 2017 approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  The case had been brought by Appalachian Mountain Advocates, Chesapeake Climate

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

Al Gore, civil rights leader William Barber call on Northam to seek forgiveness through action

Card – The Washington Post – 2/20/19 Related: Civil rights leader, former vice president take aim at Northam, Dominion during visit to Buckingham County Buckingham rises up with visit from Rev. Barber, Al Gore Path to Racial Equity in VA

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

Pipeline work proceeds despite court ordered stay

Card – The Recorder – 2/21/19

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

Pipeline hits new setbacks

Card – Rocky Mount Telegram – 2/18/19

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

4th Circuit hearing on Atlantic Coast Pipeline not expected until May

Card – WV News – 2/18/19

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

Criminal investigation of Mountain Valley Pipeline is underway, federal filing shows

Card – The Roanoke Times – 2/ 15/19

Daniel Shaffer February 22, 2019 Regional & MVP Read more
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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.

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