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
Bredyl sends a powerful message to FERC
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION November 6, 2015 MOTION TO INTERVENE ADDENDA OUT OF TIME Pursuant to Section 15 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. § 717n) (“NGA”), and Rule 214 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s…
Earth To Paris
This December, leaders, experts, and advocates will gather in Paris as all the nations of the world come together to finalize a new global climate agreement. Let’s make sure they hear our voice. #earthtoparis Source: Earth To Paris
Obama rejects Keystone XL project, citing U.S. climate leadership – The Washington Post
A decision on the controversial pipeline. Source: Obama rejects Keystone XL project, citing U.S. climate leadership – The Washington Post
Exclusive: Pipeline Safety Chief Says His Regulatory Process Is ‘Kind of Dying’
Jeffrey Wiese, the nation’s top oil and gas pipeline safety official, recently strode to a dais beneath crystal chandeliers at a New Orleans hotel to let his audience in on an open secret: the regulatory process he oversees is “kind of dying.”Wiese told several…
Governor’s office to coordinate state agency comments about pipeline projects – Roanoke Times: Local News
Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants state agencies to brief his office before department employees comment publicly about two deeply controversial interstate natural gas pipeline projects that have received the governor’s blessing. Source: Governor’s office to coordinate state…
What you need to know about Obama’s biggest global warming move yet — the Clean Power Plan – The Washington Post
One interesting part of the article is the push to renewable to avoid an early rush to gas. This would possibly make gas pipelines less in demand for a quick substitution that ultimately leaves unused hardware in the ground and devastating scars on the land In 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.