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Update 134

New Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard Out: Dominion at the Bottom

Dominion ranks next to last in energy efficiency in a new study of the 51 largest U.S. electric utilities.   The study, released June 13 by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), is the first in-depth study of its

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Virginia DEQ Sets Forth 401 Review Criteria for ACP and MVP

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has created a new webpage that describes how the agency is proceeding in its evaluation of the water quality certification applications for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline under Section 401

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Primary Reflections: Few Determined So Much

This week’s Virginia gubernatorial primaries generated national attention (see article below from The Hill and Politico).  Among the issues that received prominent attention, particularly in the Democrat primary, was the issue of proposed natural gas pipelines.  It remains to be

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

River groups follow up with questions for DEQ

Card – The Recorder – 6/15/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Senators press for FERC reform

Card – The Recorder – 6/15/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Pipeline route walk to start near Bolar on Saturday

Card – The Recorder – 6/15/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Address transparency concerns, Goodlatte asks

Card – The Recorder – 6/15/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Michael J. Hirrel: Atlantic Coast Pipeline won’t help Virginians

Card – The Virginian-Pilot – 6/11/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Virginia faith leaders oppose fracked-gas pipelines

Card – Augusta Free press – 6/8/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

5 takeaways from the Virginia primaries

Card – The Hill – 6/14/17

Daniel Shaffer June 16, 2017 Regional & MVP 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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