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
Third U.S. City Goes 100% Renewable
Aspen is one of three U.S. cities to run on 100 percent renewable energy as of today, according to city officials. The Colorado mountain town is best known for its posh ski resorts, but this beautiful town also has established itself as a leader in environmental…
Yogaville Environmental Solutions Community Meeting Sept 2, 2015
Watch the video here on livestream. The meeting was an update of the ACP project with the new route nicely set up with distances to known landmarks. Yogaville homes, the Lotus Temple, and The Vidyalayam – the Yogaville School, are all within a mile, many less than a…
Week of Moral Action for Climate Justice
“Pope Francis, We Heard Your Call for a Conversation, Let’s Talk Climate Justice” Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015 Where: The National Mall – Between 4th & 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC Join Wild Virginia, the Virginia Sierra Club, and other regional pipeline…
Read Senator Kaine’s letter to FERC
Please read Sentor Kaine’s letter to FERC at the Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance [ABRA] website. You can thank the Senator by writing to him electronically through his website. Or, if you wish to mail a regular letter, you can write him: The Honorable Tim Kaine, United…
Visibility of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Map
Thanks to Spencer Phillips and Rick Webb for this map. Spencer Phillips, PhD Key-Log Economics, LLC keylogeconomics.com Rick Webb Dominion Pipeline Monitoring Coalition For a larger view: Visibility Overview
David Swanson talks about the latest on the proposed Dominion Pipeline
GUEST: David Swanson, author, activist, and blogger. His books includes Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union and War is a Lie and When the World Outlawed War. Follow him on Twitter. David reflects on the news that civil rights and…
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.