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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,

Daniel Shaffer April 20, 2022 Pipeline Updates Read more

The Next Century’s Big Demographic Mystery

Card – The Atlantic – 2/10/22

Daniel Shaffer February 11, 2022 Big Picture Read more

How Va. pipeline ruling may reshape environmental justice

Card – E&E Energywire – 7/20/21

Daniel Shaffer July 23, 2021 Regional & MVP, Regional Issues Read more

Lawmakers must protect Virginians from the harms of gold mining

Card – Virginia Mercury – 3/25/21

Daniel Shaffer April 7, 2021 Local & ACP, Regional Issues Read more

Rising Seas Could Menace Millions Beyond Shorelines, Study Finds

Card – The New York Times – 7/30/20

Daniel Shaffer July 31, 2020 Big Picture Read more

How Each Country Contributed to the Explosion in Energy Consumption

Card – Bloomberg – 7/9/19

Daniel Shaffer July 12, 2019 Big Picture Read more

Oil-rich Nigeria turns to renewable energy as population booms

Card – Reuters – 5/3/18

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2018 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.

ABRA

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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