Candlelight Vigil Against the ACP & MVP Pipelines
Virginia Governor's Mansion 1111 East Broad, Richmond, VA, United StatesThis past week, the Virginia Water Control Board voted to approve the permit for the dangerous and unneeded Mountain Valley Pipeline for fracked gas. We strongly condemn this decision, and the McAuliffe Administration's support for the pipeline. Next week, the Virginia Water Control Board will hold another round of hearings, this time on the Atlantic […]
DEQ Town Hall Meeting – ACP – Day 2
Trinity Family Life Center 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA, United StatesVirginia Department of Environmental Quality announces dates for town hall meetings before the State Water Control Board on the water quality certification applications, required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline. DEQ’s press release says: The State Water Control Board plans to hold two […]
Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters), 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville 22901, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP with the Knitting Nannas of Virginia. Bring your knitting, your signs, and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.
Advisory Council on Environmental Justice – 1st Meeting
Patrick Henry Building 1111 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesOn October 31, 2017, via executive Order 73 Governor McAuliffe established an Advisory Council on Environmental Justice. This council is a positive step in the direction of ensuring that all communities and perspectives have a voice at the table. The goal is to establish a consistent, action oriented approach to incorporating environmental justice in decision […]
WV DEP ACP Public Hearing – Buckhannon
Buckhannon Upshur High School 270 Bu Dr, Buckhannon, WV, United StatesWest Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is holding public hearings on two major natural gas pipelines, the Mountain XPress Pipeline and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Each public hearing focuses on stormwater and sediment control permits, which regulate runoff from oil and gas development. There are two Atlantic Coast Pipeline Public Hearings: Monday, December 18, 6-8pm […]
Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters), 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville 22901, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club, 350.org, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice, Friends of Nelson.
Press Conference + Petition Delivery to VA Marine Resources Commission
Virginia Marine Resources Commission 2600 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA, United StatesJoin us in Newport News on Thursday, December 21, 2017, for a press conference and petition delivery to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), to demand the agency hold public hearings to hear affected landowners' and communities' concerns on the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipeline projects. We will deliver a petition […]
WV DEP ACP Public Hearing – Dunmore
Pocahontas County High School 271 Warrior Way, Dunmore, WV, United StatesWest Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is holding public hearings on two major natural gas pipelines, the Mountain XPress Pipeline and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Each public hearing focuses on stormwater and sediment control permits, which regulate runoff from oil and gas development. There are two Atlantic Coast Pipeline Public Hearings: Monday, December 18, 6-8pm […]
Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters), 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville 22901, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP with the Knitting Nanas of Virginia. Bring your knitting, your signs, and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.
MVP Eminent Domain Discovery Hearing
Poff Federal Building 250 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesURGENT NOTICE: All encouraged to attend the MVP Eminent Domain Discovery Hearing Thurs. Dec 28, 2017 @ 9 am. We need you. BE THERE! Poff Federal Bldg 250 Franklin Rd. SW Roanoke, VA 24016 Come out and support communities and all landowners as we learn valuable information about the proposed MVP project and eminent domain […]
Friends of Nelson welcomes event listings from all related groups who are working to oppose the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. To have your event listed on our calendar, please contact us at friendsofnelsonweb@gmail.com.
