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Trump EPA head, coal lobbyist tapped as Virginia’s environmental chief

Card – Virginia Mercury – 1/6/22 Related: Opinion: Glenn Youngkin is no moderate on the environment

Daniel Shaffer January 15, 2022 Regional Issues Read more

Mountain Valley Pipeline Proposes Land Swap to Cross Appalachian Trail

EQM Midstream Partners (EQM), principal owner of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) project, has proposed a land swap with the federal government to allow the MVP to cross the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (Trail).  The proposal was revealed in a

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

Pipeline Safety Hearing Highlights Regulatory Shortcomings

“A major, overarching problem with the federal pipeline safety program is that it takes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) too long to finalize Congressional mandates.” So stated Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chairman of the U.S. House Energy

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

New Studies Warn of Rising Methane Levels in Atmosphere

Two new studies have been released in recent weeks that warn of the increasing dangers of rising methane levels in the atmosphere and express concern that the circumstance undermine the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate. This information is

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

Dem Senators Press FERC on Energy Storage Requirements

Thirteen Democrat U.S. Senators wrote the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this week urging that agency to keep working to ensure that electric utility grid operators fully integrate energy storage options into their markets. The June 18 letter was spearheaded

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

After pipeline feud, Virginia nonprofit aims to reunite community with solar

Card – Energy News Network – 6/20/19

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

Opposition to pipeline continues

Card – Rocky Mount Telegram – 6/20/19

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

ACP Would Cost NC $20 Billion, a Cruel Hoax — News Release from Energy Justice NC Coalition

Card – NCWARN Press Release – 6/17/19

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

Which Would You Prefer: Pipelines or Trucks?

Card – Bacon’s Rebellion – 6/19/19

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019 Local & ACP Read more

Mountain Valley Pipeline will take longer and cost more to complete, company says

Card – The Roanoke Times – 6/17/19

Daniel Shaffer June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 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 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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