A new book that explores the history and development of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which is such a prominent feature in our region, was published June 8. The Appalachian Trail: A Biography is authored by Phil D’Anieri, a lecturer
Conservation groups purchase land to preserve views from McAfee Knob
Card – The Roanoke Times – 12/22/20
With Supreme Court case over, courts again weigh whether Atlantic Coast Pipeline is needed
Card – Virginia Mercury – 6/23/20
Foot on the gas: Anti-pipeline activists fight on, undeterred by Supreme Court
Card – Cville – 6/24/20
Supreme Court Oks ACP to Cross Appalachian Trail in Cowpasture Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court, by a 7-2 decision on June 15, overturned a decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) did not have authority to grant a permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Pipeline wins Appalachian Trail battle but may lose war
Card – E&E News – 6/16/20 Related: As Supreme Court hands win to Atlantic Coast Pipeline, other hurdles remain for project
State Officials Applaud U.S. Supreme Court Atlantic Coast Pipeline Decision
Card – The Intelligencer. Wheeling News-Register – 6/17/20
Why a SCOTUS Case Over the Atlantic Pipeline Project Could Have Big Implications
Card – Law.com – 3/25/20
Q&A: NRDC attorney on the legal issues behind Atlantic Coast Pipeline challenge
Card – Energy News Network – 3/19/20
Supreme Court Hears the Forest Service Case
A very engaged U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard on February 24 arguments for and against overturning the Fourth Circuit Court Appeals’ December 13, 2018 decision to vacate the U.S. Forest Service (NFS)permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). After the