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
THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community—Trailer – YouTube
Dominion: Rebidding cuts cost of offshore wind farm nearly $100m – Daily Press
The United States lags decades behind European countries in offshore wind energy, so costs here are greater. Dominion Resources Inc. says it’s cut the potential cost of its offshore wind farm test project by as much as $100 million by breaking it down into separate…
The Solar Village is the first community in the world to produce 4x more energy than it uses | Minds
After architect, Rolf Disch, built the Heliotrope (the first building in the world to capture more energy than it uses) he set his sights higher. He successfully created a retail, commercial and residential space called Sonnenschiff, translating to “Solar Ship,” that…
A pipeline’s being expanded 400 ft from my home – wouldn’t you be worried? | Courtney M Williams
The Spectra Energy pipeline expansion has been given the go-ahead, but inadequate safeguards make me scared for my children’s health Source: A pipeline’s being expanded 400 ft from my home – wouldn’t you be worried? | Courtney M Williams
Kinder Morgan Inc. Presses Pause on the Palmetto Pipeline Project — The Motley Fool
The Palmetto Pipeline is halted due to eminent domain dispute. Source: Kinder Morgan Inc. Presses Pause on the Palmetto Pipeline Project — The Motley Fool
PennEast pipeline project facing seven month delay – The Morning Call
PennEast will have to wait longer than initially anticipated to receive final approval for its 115-mile natural gas pipeline which is proposed to cut through Northampton County as part of its route. Source: PennEast pipeline project facing seven month delay – The…
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.