Card – NBC – 4/13/22
FERC approves change in stream crossings for MVP
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted a request from the Mountain Valley Pipeline to change its crossing method for some 180 bodies of water and wetlands. FERC’s April 8 Order allows the project to bore under the bodies
Job posting for new ABRA director position now available
A job description for a new director to manage the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance is now available on the ABRA website. Lewis Freeman, the current Executive Director for ABRA and a co-founder of the organization, announced on March 31 his plans
2020 Census data shows population decreases in mountain areas
Detailed results of the 2020 U.S. Census reveal population shifts that could have longer-term impacts on politics and public policy. Overall, Virginia’s population grew from 2010 to 2020 by nearly 7.9%, to 8.6 million. In the mountainous areas of Virginia,
In A David Versus Goliath Battle Between NGOs And A Pipeline Company, Goliath Is Losing
Card – Forbes – 4/2/22
Appeals court won’t revisit decision to reject Mountain Valley Pipeline permit
Card – The Roanoke Times – 4/1/22 Related: MVP Southgate drops appeal of air- pollution control board ruling
Natural gas pipeline expansion would pass through Suffolk
Card – Suffolk News-Herald – 4/5/22
Virginia Senators push for new National Scenic Area on Shenandoah Mountain
Card – NPR: WMRA – 3/30/22
Dominion agrees to study viability of Wise power plant that’s not producing much power
Card – Virginia Mercury – 3/30/22
Keep an eye on costs, but Virginia needs offshore wind – Virginia Mercury – 4/1/22
Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/1/22 Related: AG Sees ‘Risks’ to Customers From Costly Offshore Wind Farm