Appalachian Headwaters, the new venture dedicated to developing sustainable economic opportunities that restore damaged ecosystems in central Appalachia, which was profiled in the November 15 issue of ABRA Update, is seeking campers its unique, environmentally-focused summer camp experience for young people, 4^th through 7^th grade. The camp is also accepting applications for counselors for the 2020 camp, June 13 to July 3.

Camp Waldo, located near Hinton, WV on the Greenbrier River, is dedicated to adventure, fun, and teaching children about nature and ecological principles. In addition to traditional summer camp activities, the camp offers instruction in beekeeping, native plant propagation, astronomy and ecology, and includes science lab. Click here to view the camp brochure. Information on camp registration is at http://www.campwaldo.org/join-us-at-camp/.

Camp counselor info is at http://www.campwaldo.org/jobs/.

Camp Waldo Provides a Unique Summer Experience for Youth

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.