Author: Daniel Shaffer

FERC announces new scoping period for MVP environmental issues

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued on March 16 a notice of scoping and request for public comments regarding environmental issues associated with the pending application (referenced in the above article) to change the method of stream crossings for

Trump policy weakening migratory bird protections is revoked

A December 2017 legal opinion by the Trump Administration that limited the application of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) has been revoked by the Biden Administration. In a March 8, 2021 memorandum, Robert Anderson. the Department of Interior’s Principal

Death of 600-mile pipeline leaves ‘zombie easements’

Card – The Recorder – 3/18/21

Friends of Nelson fighting for pipeline easements to be released

Card – NBC29 News – 3/7/21

Mountain Valley Pipeline’s extension opposed by existing Transco pipeline

Card – The Roanoke Times – 3/16/21

Federal court rules that DEQ acted legally in denying MVP Southgate permit, but must explain itself

Card – The Progressive Pulse – 3/12/21

IEEFA U.S.: Financial rationale for Mountain Valley Pipeline has evaporated in changing market

Card – IEEFA – 3/8/21

Kevin Campbell: Manchin should chart new course for WV (Opinion)

Card – Charleston Gazette-Mail – 3/16/21

Water utilities, state environmental regulators wary of bill that would relax oil and gas tank oversight

Card – Charleston Gazette-Mail – 3/15/21

On environmental justice, Democrats split over the best path forward

Card – Virginia mercury – 3/12/21

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.