The mission of the Friends of Buckingham is to protect the natural environment and cultural heritage of Buckingham County.
For over a decade, we have had great successes: We helped to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Learn about our history and join us to stop the looming threats.
Valley Link
The proposed Valley Link transmission line would cut a 200-foot-wide corridor through Buckingham County, threatening farms, forests, property rights, and the health of our communities. Residents across the region are speaking out against this undemocratic and harmful land grab. Together we can make a difference!
Don’t let this plan occur!
Gold Mining
We have the right and the responsibility to protect the health, water, air and land of rural Buckingham and potentially millions of Commonwealth residents along the Virginia Gold-Pyrite Belt and downstream from the well known ravages of industrial gold mining.
Don’t let this plan occur!
Cumberland Gas Plant
For residents of Buckingham and surrounding counties who have spent years living with the environmental and industrial footprint of large-scale energy projects, the Cumberland proposal deepens concerns that rural communities are increasingly facing even greater industrialization and environmental risks as Dominion accelerates its energy buildout.
Don’t let this plan occur!
Industrial Solar
Virginia forests are being destroyed to make way for solar power plants. Thousands of acres have been lost and many more thousands are on the chopping block. Home to countless plants and animals, forests also clean our air and protect our water. The trees, vegetation, and soil of forests are vitally important for a healthy world.
Don’t let this plan occur!
Events – These Affect Buckingham County Lives
News
No change on metallic mining after Buckingham meeting. Here’s why
DILLWYN – In the end, they decided to leave things as they are, at least for now. On Tuesday, June 20, the Buckingham County Planning Commission (PC) weighed several proposals on how to change things about the county’s approach to metallic mining. But legal concerns…
Letters to the Editor: Comp Plan Review – metallic mining updates
The Buckingham County Comprehensive Plan is being reviewed and updated. This could be an important step towards creating strong protections from metallic mining. The first public input meeting was on Thursday June 15, 6 pm at the Community Center in Dillwyn, next to…
Newsletter #164: Comp Plan needs You!; Metallic mining updates; MVP sacrifice; Racial Justice
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Buckingham Comprehensive Plan review: Show up to say no to metallic mining
Calling all Buckingham County residents and landowners to show up and speak up at the review of the Comprehensive Plan. The County is calling a public meeting (June 15th at 6pm at the Community Center in Dillwyn) to get public input on the future vision of Buckingham…
Newsletter #163: Updates on Buckingham metallic mining
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Buckingham Planning Commission hear from County attorney on local metallic mining options
Buckingham County attorney EM Wright presented information at a work session on May 15 on options for the Planning Commission to consider for local regulation of metallic mining. Check out this clear coverage by Brian Carlton of the Farmville Herald below. …
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Piedmont Environmental Council
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Virginia Conservation Network
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