ABRA’s new program directions will require new sources of funding. We welcome and encourage contributions to support our continuing work to promote and protect the ecological integrity of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region. Tax-exempt donations may be made to ABRA, as
ABRA Embarks on Exciting New Directions
In August ABRA launched its new Conservation Hub, a program designed to enhance the capabilities of environmental, conservation and citizen groups to better assess the impacts of projects in the greater Allegheny-Blue Ridge region and to help assure that the
ABRA Pursues Additional New Initiatives
With the July 5 cancellation of the Atlantic Coat Pipeline (ACP), ABRA is focusing on several other initiatives, in addition to the new Conservation Hub program. ABRA’s work on the ACP will continue over the next year and beyond to
Buckingham – There’s gold in them thar hills
Card – The Farmville Herald – 10/21/20 Related: Buckingham’s next environmental fight? Maybe gold mining.
A budget amendment is laying down the tracks for a Shenandoah Valley rail trail
Card – Virginia Mercury – 10/19/20
FERC study finds no risk from protective coating of Mountain Valley Pipeline
Card – The Roanoke Times – 10/8/20 Related: Too Much Sun Degrades Coatings That Keep Pipes From Corroding, Risking Leaks, Spills and Explosions
Federal court delays stream crossings for Mountain Valley Pipeline
Card – The Roanoke Times – 10/16/20 Related: FERC greenlights Mountain Valley construction
Virginia Department Of Environmental Quality Completes Environmental Justice Study
Card – Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – 10/16/20 Related: Long-awaited environmental justice study calls for ‘a cultural shift’ at DEQ
Dominion offshore wind turbines complete reliability testing
Card – Virginia Business – 10/14/20
Inside the Utility Company Lobbying Blitz That Will Hike Electric Bills
Card – ProPublica – 10/9/20