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Update 132

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New Report Pulls Back the Curtain on Dominion

The tactics used by Dominion Energy to obtain support for and ultimate approval of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) are detailed in a new report released June 1 by the Public Accountability Initiative (PIA).  The Power Behind the Pipelines: Atlantic

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Virginia DEQ Reveals Initial Plans for Water Quality Hearings

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has informally announced that 5 public hearings will be held in August to receive public input on the state’s consideration of applications for water quality certification under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water

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‘Walking the Line’ Set for June 17 to July 4

A celebratory walk along the Atlantic Coast Pipeline route in Virginia is planned to commence on June 17 in Highland County and conclude July 2 in Buckingham County at the site of the proposed compressor station.  A second leg of

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Exxon Shareholders Approve Climate Risk Disclosure Proposal

Exxon’s shareholders approved by a 62% favorable vote a proposal calling on the oil and gas giant to assess and disclose how it is preparing its business for the transition to a low-carbon future.  The May 31 action, taken over

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Legislation to Boost Public Participation at FERC Introduced in Congress

Legislation that would create an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.  The “Public Engagement at FERC Act” is

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Trump pulls US out of Paris climate accord

Card – Utility Dive – 6/1/17

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State negates sweeping pipeline water review

Card – The Recorder – 6/1/17

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In Home Stretch of Virginia Gubernatorial Race, Resistance to Atlantic Coast Pipeline Grows

Card – Natural Gas Intelligence – 5/31/17

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To Lead on Climate, Virginia’s Governor Can and Must Stop Pipelines

Card – Oil Change International – 5/31/17

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Report highlights Dominion efforts to secure Atlantic Coast Pipeline approval

Card – Southeast Energy News – 6/1/17

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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 a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 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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