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FERC publishes a Draft SEIS for ACP restoration

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published on July 23 a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the restoration plans that have been respectively submitted for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the related Supply Header Project. A copy of the

Daniel Shaffer August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 Pipeline Updates Read more

Crushing climate impacts to hit sooner than feared: draft UN report

Card – Yahoo News (from AFP) – 6/22/21 Related: AFP has world scoop on a draft climate science report

Daniel Shaffer June 25, 2021 Big Picture Read more

Forest Service Releases Draft Supplemental EIS for MVP

The Supervisor of the Jefferson National Forest (JNG), Joby Timm, announced on September 25 the availability of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).  The action is pursuant to a July 30 Notice of

Daniel Shaffer September 25, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Fish and Wildlife Service Proceeding on Redrafting of New Permit

The biological opinion and taking statement issued for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and twice struck down by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (most recently in July of this year), is

Daniel Shaffer December 13, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

North Carolina’s Draft Energy Plan Aims to Curb Natural Gas Buildout

Card – Natural Gas Intelligence – 8/20/19 Related: North Carolina clean energy plan could reduce power sector emissions up to 70% by 2030

Daniel Shaffer August 23, 2019 Regional & MVP Read more

Council on Environmental Quality Seeks Public Comment on Draft NEPA Greenhouse Gas Emission Guidance

Card – JD Supra – 7/9/19

Daniel Shaffer July 12, 2019 Big Picture Read more

Forest Service issues draft decision to OK use of National Forest System lands for pipeline

Card – Nelson County Times – 7/21/17

Daniel Shaffer July 29, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Report: Draft of DOE grid study finds renewables not a threat

Card – Utility Dive – 7/17/17

Daniel Shaffer July 21, 2017 Big Picture Read more

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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