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
“Break Free From Fossil Fuels”: Virginians head to DC to demonstrate for an end to the fossil fuel era
The science is clear. The only way we can prevent a climate catastrophe, is to keep fossil fuels in the ground. This is a global awakening, with a week of actions around the world. The above photo is part of a dramatic action in Australia, to shut down the world’s…
EPA Releases First-Ever Standards to Cut Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector | U.S. EPA News Releases | US EPA
Agency finalizes commonsense standards for new, modified and reconstructed sources and takes the first step on the path to regulate existing oil and gas operations Source: EPA Releases First-Ever Standards to Cut Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector | U.S….
Pipeline ‘endangers’ Union Hill | Farmville
The Union Hill community in Buckingham has been named one of Virginia’s most endangered historic places by Preservation Virginia due to the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s (ACP) proximity to the area. Dominion and three other partners are seeking federal approval…
Virginia power company draws protest in Columbia | The State
Protest organizers, which favor solar and wind energy over natural gas, included the environmental groups Appalachian Voices and Chesapeake Climate Action Network. “Dominion’s plans to invest billions in fracked-gas power plants and pipelines will shackle its…
Concert & Fundraiser Sunday May 22, 7:30 pm
Fundraiser Concert for Friends of Buckingham & Yogaville Environmental Solutions on May 22 at 7:30 pm, Sivananda Hall, Yogaville Click here for the flyer Fundraiser Concert May 22 2016 Stephen Siva Longfellow Fiske and Adrienne Young-Ramsey will inspire us with…
13 Billion Reasons McAuliffe Should Disregard Dominion’s Gold-plated Electricity Boondoggle | NRDC
May 05, 2016 Walton Shepherd In proposing the equivalent of buying a Ferrari to take a trip to the grocery store Source: 13 Billion Reasons McAuliffe Should Disregard Dominion’s Gold-plated Electricity Boondoggle | NRDC
Our Friends
Piedmont Environmental Council
Protecting and restoring the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities.
Southern Environmental Law Center
The Southern Environmental Law Center is a team of more than 120 legal and policy experts working in nine offices across six states and in Washington D.C.
Virginia Conservation Network
Provides collaborative work in engaging with their partners in creating strong environmental policy at the state legislative level.
Appalachian Voices
Grassroots advocacy for clean energy, strong communities, and a healthy environment.
Virginia Organizing
Virginia Organizing is a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives.