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Update 167

Forest Service Issues Permit for ACP, Conservation Groups Sue

The U.S. Forest Service (NFS) has granted a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) to cross 36+ miles of forest lands in the Monongahela and George Washington National Forests.  The permit was signed on January 23

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Army Corp Gives O.K. to West Virginia Portion of ACP

A Nationwide Permit (NWP) has been issued by the Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Corp of Engineers for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s proposed route in West Virginia.  The Corp’s February 7 letter of approval  indicated that 187 stream crossings and

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Announcement of Registration for March 3 ABRA Pipeline CSI Meeting

Registration details for the special ABRA meeting on the new Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative program (PCSI), announced in last week’s ABRA Update, will be sent to the ABRA mailing list early next week. The meeting will be held Saturday, March

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Furtive pipeline deal begs legal answers

Card – The Recorder – 2/8/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

Nelson board dismisses seven pipeline permitting requests, grants deferral on four others

Card – The Daily Progress – 2/6/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

U.S. Forest Service: Watchdog or unfaithful servant?

Card – The Recorder – 2/8/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

Hadwin: No, cold wave doesn’t show need for pipeline

Card – The Roanoke Times – 2/7/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

Supervisors probe pipeline road impact

Card – The Recorder – 2/8/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

Gov. Cooper hires petroleum industry lobbyist as legislative affairs director

Card – The News & Observer – 2/7/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

With court actions, work may start soon for Mountain Valley Pipeline

Card – WV Metro News – 2/6/18

Daniel Shaffer February 9, 2018 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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