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
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Officials Reject Gas Pipeline Route That Would Have Run Through National Forests | ThinkProgress
CREDIT: Shutterstock The Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s proposed route crossed two national forests, and in doing so threatened endangered salamanders, flying squirrels, and restoration areas. Source: Officials Reject Gas Pipeline Route That Would Have Run Through National…
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Roadblock | WVTF
The National Forest Services says no to the current route proposed for a pipeline from West Virginia to North Carolina. Credit USDA Environmentalists are celebrating today, after the National Forest Service rejected a proposed route for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to…
Short Answers to Hard Questions About Climate Change – The New York Times
James Yang for The New York Times The issue can be overwhelming. The science is complicated. We get it. This is your cheat sheet. Source: Short Answers to Hard Questions About Climate Change – The New York Times
New Methane Emission Rules Proposed by Interior Department – The New York Times
Drill crews worked at a shale well in Berthoud, Colo., in December. Credit Nick cote for The New York Times The rules, aimed at gas and oil drilling on public lands, are intended to curb the release of methane, which contributes to global warming. Source: New…
Celebrities Lend Hand for Coastal Voices Summit
Waterston lobbies on Capitol Hill in 2009. (CQ Roll Call File Photo) Ted Danson, Sam Waterson and Kate Walsh join Reps. Mark Sanford and Jared Huffman in push against industrial offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Source: Celebrities Lend Hand for Coastal Voices…
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.