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Federal regulators issue key approval for Mountain Valley Pipeline, but project faces fresh legal scrutiny

Card – Charleston Gazette-Mail – 4/12/22 Related: FERC conditions amendment approval on MVP restoring federal permits

Daniel Shaffer April 20, 2022 Regional Issues Read more

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

Daniel Shaffer April 20, 2022 Pipeline Updates Read more

Mountain Valley Pipeline lead investor urges patience

Card – Chatham Star Tribune – 3/3/22 Related: Manchin moves to help speed up finish of natural gas pipeline

Daniel Shaffer March 15, 2022 Regional Issues Read more

Mountain Valley facing ‘greater uncertainty,’ lead partner in pipeline project says

Card – The Roanoke Times – 2/22/22 Related: Equitrans says it’s still committed to Mountain Valley Pipeline but completion date uncertain

Daniel Shaffer February 25, 2022 Regional Issues Read more

Appeals on MVP water certification filed with Fourth Circuit

The December decisions by Virginia and West Virginia to grant water certificates to the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) have been appealed to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Appalachian Mountain Advocates (Appalmad) filed with the Fourth Circuit on behalf of

Daniel Shaffer January 15, 2022 Pipeline Updates Read more

Virginia Water Board approves MVP permit

The Virginia State Water Control Board voted 3-2 on December 14 to approve a water quality certificate for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). Two members were not present.  The project still needs a water certificate from West Virginia, which is

Daniel Shaffer December 20, 2021 Pipeline Updates Read more

Army Corps of Engineers again pushes back deadline for DEP decision on key water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline

Card – Charleston Gazette-Mail – 11/30/21

Daniel Shaffer December 3, 2021 Regional Issues Read more

Conservation groups comment to Army Corps on MVP permit

Twenty-two conservation groups, including ABRA and several of its members, filed comments on November 19 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the permit application for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) to cross rivers and streams under Section 404

Daniel Shaffer December 3, 2021 Pipeline Updates Read more

Mountain Valley Pipeline has a terrible record. Why would regulators let it go forward?

Card – Virginia Mercury – 11/12/21

Daniel Shaffer November 22, 2021 Regional Issues Read more

Key decisions on MVP to be made soon

Several key decisions are due to be made soon concerning necessary permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). Here’s a review of some key dates: Army Corps of Engineers consideration of a 404 permit for the MVP to cross streams

Daniel Shaffer November 22, 2021 Pipeline Updates 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 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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Rick Webb, Executive Director
Dan Shaffer, GIS Administrator

Post Office Box 96
Monterey, Virginia 24465

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