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
Gibson wants study of health impacts of compressor stations – News – recordonline.com – Middletown, NY
ELDRED – U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for an independent study to review the health impacts of Source: Gibson wants study of health impacts of compressor stations – News – recordonline.com – Middletown, NY
Pipeline foes argue property rights at Va. Supreme Court – Richmond Times-Dispatch: Business
Natural gas pipeline opponents asked the Virginia Supreme Court on Tuesday to accept their case to determine whether a state law that allows surveyors onto private property without permission runs afoul of Virginia’s constitution. Source: Pipeline foes argue property…
Delegate McClellan PEIS request
delmclellan comments
Proposed ‘New’ Route for Atlantic Coast Pipeline no Better than One Rejected, Say Opponents | Appalachian Chronicle
Rick Webb of the Dominion Pipeline Monitoring Coalition, also based in Virginia, responded, “Dominion fails to recognize … that the real issue is construction of a major pipeline through the greatest concentration of remaining wild lands, pristine streams, and…
SNL: Opponents of Atlantic Coast outline local costs of pipeline; Dominion objects | SNL
Source: SNL: Opponents of Atlantic Coast outline local costs of pipeline; Dominion objects | SNL
New Study Says Atlantic Coast Pipeline Won’t Be Beneficial
A Charlottesville based economics group researched the project and say the counties involved will be losing millions. Dominion disagrees. There are some serious errors here. Please let Newsplex know. Source: New Study Says Atlantic Coast Pipeline Won’t Be Beneficial
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.