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CSI Program Shows Results, ACP Construction Violations Cited

ABRA’s Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is demonstrating its worth, despite the limited construction that has occurred for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.  Based upon aerial surveillance flights over the project’s route in West Virginia (conducted in November and December by the

Daniel Shaffer January 25, 2019 Pipeline Updates Read more

All-volunteer groups patrol construction of gas pipeline projects in Virginia, North Carolina

Card – Think Progress – 8/24/18

Daniel Shaffer August 31, 2018 Regional & MVP Read more

CSI Volunteer Ranks Grow, Team Leaders Needed

The number of persons who have signed up to participate as citizen observers and reporters of incidents of pipeline violations continues to grow.  But, more volunteers are needed. To sign up, click here. ABRA is also assembling teams of incident

Daniel Shaffer June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Volunteer brigade deploys drones and maps

Card – E&E News: EnergyWire – 5/15/18

Daniel Shaffer May 18, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

CSI Volunteers Still Needed

Nearly 100 persons have signed on to become volunteers in ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI).  However, more people are needed.  Find out how you can participate and sign-up by visiting the CSI website.  Do it today!

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Pipeline Monitoring Training Sessions Planned

Several training sessions for volunteers to monitor water quality impacts for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline have been announced.   April 26, 7:00 PM. Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church Street SE, Blacksburg – Montgomery County, VA

Daniel Shaffer April 27, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

CSI Pipeline Monitors Needed, Sign Up Now!

ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is well underway, with volunteers signing up to participate in the massive citizen monitoring effort that will be necessary to assure that construction activity associated with the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is fully in compliance

Daniel Shaffer April 14, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

CSI Reporting System in Full-Operation; Volunteers Still Needed

ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is now in fully functioning.  The reporting system for observed incidents is operational and reports are being made.  A reminder that to report an incident, one can phone or email. If the latter, attached

Daniel Shaffer April 6, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Volunteers, citizens deserve information

Card – The Recorder – 4/4/18

Daniel Shaffer April 6, 2018 Local & ACP Read more

Your Help Is Needed: Sign Up as a CSI Volunteer!

Recruitment of participating volunteers in ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is underway. In order for the program to monitor construction activity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to be fully effective, volunteers are needed.  To sign-up, click here.  To learn

Daniel Shaffer March 30, 2018 Pipeline Updates 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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