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Objections Voiced to Forest Service About Amending Forest Plans for ACP

The U.S. Forest Service’s draft Record of Decision (ROD) to amend the Forest Plans of the Monongahela National Forest (MFN) and George Washington National Forest (GWNF) to accommodate the proposed route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) received strong objections

Daniel Shaffer September 13, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Forest Service Gives O.K. For Exceptions to Accommodate MVP

Eleven exceptions to the Jefferson National Forest Plan have been approved by the U.S. Forests Service to permit the proposed route for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  The “Draft Record of Decision” was released June 23 and affects Forest land in

Daniel Shaffer July 2, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Forest Service, BLM Object to FERC Schedule for Pipelines

The National Forest Service (NFS) has told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that it “does not concur with the permitting timetable” for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) that FERC had previously published. The request and associated comments were contained

Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Let’s get this right

Card The Recorder – 12/1/16

Daniel Shaffer December 7, 2016 Local & ACP Read more

More pipeline questions posed

Card The Recorder – 12/1/16

Daniel Shaffer December 7, 2016 Local & ACP Read more

Forest service adds new pipeline rules

Card The Recorder – 11/24/15

Daniel Shaffer December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Local & ACP Read more

Wild Virginia Calls on Forest Service, BLM to reject draft environmental assessment for Mountain Valley Pipeline

Card Augusta Free Press – 11/18/16

Daniel Shaffer December 7, 2016 Regional & MVP Read more

Agency echoes local, forest service pipeline project worries

Card The Recorder – 11/03/16

Daniel Shaffer December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Local & ACP Read more

Watchdogs fear Forest Service amendments could yield regional ‘pipeline alley’

Card Roanoke Times – 11/1/16

Daniel Shaffer December 6, 2016 Regional & MVP Read more

Forest Service Requests High-Hazard Specifics for ACP

A request for specific plans to deal with high-hazard locations on or near National Forest lands along the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) was submitted by the National Forest Service (NFS) on October 24. The submission to the Federal Energy

Daniel Shaffer December 6, 2016 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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