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Month: November 2020

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ABRA, SELC Honored by Rockbridge Area Conservation Council

ABRA and Southern Environmental Law Center were each honored for their role in fighting the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) at the November 8 Board of Directors meeting of the Rockbridge Area Conservation Council (RACC). SELC received the Relentless Warriors Award

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

New Study Highlights How Big Banks Support the Unneeded MVP

A new study from Oil Change International (OCI) reveals that several major U.S. banks have substantially increased their investment in the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). “New Money Behind the Mountain Valley Pipeline,” released by on November 12, states: Six U.S.

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

U.S. Senate Committee Approves New FERC Commissioners

Two nominees for vacancies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) were approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  The two nominees, Mark Christie and Allison Clements, had been nominated by President Trump in July. Mr.

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Appeals court declines latest request to stop work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline

Card – The Roanoke Times – 11/18/20

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Regional & MVP, Regional Issues Read more

Mining has a lasting impact

Card – The Farmville Herald – 11/11/20 Related: Why it’s getting harder to mine gold

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Local & ACP, Regional Issues Read more

Virginia Natural Gas infrastructure expansion to be scaled back amid plant financing troubles

Card – Virginia Mercury – 11/17/20

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Local & ACP, Regional Issues Read more

Fourth Circuit Stays MVP’s New Stream-Crossing Permits Pending Appeal in Latest Setback

Card – Natural Gas Intelligence – 11/10/20 Related: Mountain Valley Pipeline faces another legal roadblock. What does that mean for the long-embattled project?

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Regional & MVP, Regional Issues Read more

Judge orders tree-sitters down after more than 2 years

Card – The Roanoke Ties – 11/12/20

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Regional & MVP, Regional Issues Read more

Virginia: Protect pipeline communities from COVID-19

Card – Natural resources Defense Council – 11/17/20

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Regional & MVP, Regional Issues Read more

Biden Plans to Move Fast With a ‘Climate Administration.’ Here’s How.

Card – The New York Times – 11/17/20

Daniel Shaffer November 20, 2020 Big Picture 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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The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the environmental integrity of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region and the surrounding  Central Appalachian Highlands of Virginia and West Virginia.

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