Legislation was introduced January 30 in the West Virginia House of Delegates that would heighten the penalties for protesting near oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructures. Under the provisions of H.R 4615 knowingly trespassing on property containing a critical infrastructure facility is punishable by a year in jail and a $500 fine.
Camp Waldo Provides a Unique Summer Experience for Youth
Appalachian Headwaters, the new venture dedicated to developing sustainable economic opportunities that restore damaged ecosystems in central Appalachia, which was profiled in the November 15 issue of ABRA Update, is seeking campers its unique, environmentally-focused summer camp experience for young people,
W.Va. committee votes for tax credit for natural gas storage hub
- – The Register-Herald – 1/28/20
Resolution Would Invite VA Counties, Cities to Join West Virginia
A West Virginia House of Delegates resolution introduced on January 14 would invite Virginia counties or independent cities that are dissatisfied with prospective legislation in the Virginia General Assembly on gun control to leave Virginia and become part of West Virginia.
A pipeline runs through it
- – Grist – 12/3/19
Climate change threatens a giant of West Virginia’s landscape
- – Charleston Gazette-Mail – 11/24/19
Sen. Manchin ‘fighting’ for White House nomination of Democratic FERC candidate
- – Utility Dive – 11/6/19
New Study Highlights Negative Water Quality Impacts of Pipeline Projects
A new study commissioned by Trout Unlimited concludes that the impact on water quality of several natural gas pipeline projects in the Appalachian region is profound, even when care is taken to minimize impacts. Pipeline Impacts to Water Quality,
Federal Pipeline Permitting Process Overdue for Renovation, Insiders Say
- – Natural Gas Intelligence – 10/22/19
Strong Turnouts for Hands Across the AT Rallies
Hands Across the AT rallies were held at 3 Virginia locations along the Appalachian Trail (AT) this past weekend: near Pearisburg, Blumont, and at Humpback Rocks. Speakers at the Humpback event speaking against the proposed crossing of the AT by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline at Reed’s Gap,