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
Letter to Members of the Virginia State Water Control Board
Virginia cannot approve proposed natural gas pipelines lacking critical information about impacts on state waters Press Release Posted October 25, 2017 at 1:01 pm Appalachian Mountain Advocates * Chesapeake Bay Foundation Preserve Craig * Southern Environmental Law…
Friends of Nelson: Pipeline would create 4,500-acre downzone area in Nelson County
n a letter today addressed to the Nelson County Board of Supervisors, Friends of Nelson has asked that the board consider potential zoning and economic impacts from the possible construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. This week it has been revealed that that…
Norway wealth fund watchdog reviewing investment in U.S. pipeline firm
OSLO (Reuters) – The ethics watchdog for Norway’s $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is reviewing allegations that U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer Partners may breach the fund’s investment guidelines. The Norwegian fund held $248 million of ETP corporate bonds…
New Legislation Would Create More Oversight for Mariner East 2 Pipeline
Chester County resident David Mano was hosting a Fourth of July party this year when he first learned that his drinking water had a strange taste. A guest took a sip and then spat it out, he said. “I didn’t even notice it,” Mano said. “I guess I was just used to it.”…
Circuit Court rejects Constitution Pipeline, again
Yesterday marked a big legal victory for New York’s environment. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Constitution Pipeline’s motion for a rehearing, upholding the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation denial of a Clean Water Act Section 401…
ABRA Update # 153 10.19.2017
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