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
Infrasound
Study on Vibro-Acoustic Disease Infrasound linked to spooky effects – Technology & science – Science | NBC News. Infrasound – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Infrasound and The Body – HowStuffWorks. infrasound – The Skeptic’s Dictionary – Skepdic.com. Wind…
One Real estate Agent’s perspective as filed with FERC
Kristina Adler, Fort Defiance, VA. As a licensed realtor in Augusta County I have witnessed that every single one of my Buyer clients who are looking to to buy property in Augusta County have told me they do not want to even look at properties that are located ON or…
Beautiful Power Plant Will Use Ocean Tides to Power 155K Homes
A planned power plant in Wales may look like the Guggenheim Museum but its benefits will outweigh the beauty: it will use the ocean tides to power 155,000 homes. Source: Beautiful Power Plant Will Use Ocean Tides to Power 155K Homes
MoveOn Petitions – Help Stop the Fracking Industry’s Pipeline Race Across Appalachia
I just signed a petition to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary Kimberly Bose: We demand a single, comprehensive, regional review of the impacts of all four fracked gas pipelines proposed for the Blue Ridge and Appalachian regions of Virginia and West…
Massanutten Regional Solar Co-op
Source: Massanutten Regional Solar Co-op Keep your eye on these companies, solar power is getting easier, cheaper, more available, every day
Intervening made easy
please note, if you have already signed up, start at step 5 this only takes a few minutes once you are registered, knowing which buttons to push is the key, this makes it easy Becoming an Intervenor in FERC Atlantic Coast Pipeline Docket #: CP15-554 On September 18,…
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.