Circle of Protection

Union Hill Baptist Church 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663), Buckingham, VA, United States

On Sunday afternoon October 21, 2018, rain or shine, join the Circle of Protection, an interfaith prayer vigil, co-produced by Friends of Buckingham County, Virginia and Water is Life. Protect It, to protect Buckingham County (and all of us!) from the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the proposed Union Hill ACP Compressor Station.  Expect neighbors, […]

Pipeline CSI Local Coordination/Compliance Review Workshop

Rockfish Valley Community Center 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, United States

You are invited to attend a Pipeline CSI Local Coordination/Compliance Review Workshop on Tuesday, October 23 from 10am-1pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. The ACP and MVP construction work that has occurred so far is alarming, and the agencies seem unwilling or unable to ensure compliance with basic environmental requirements meant to protect us […]

Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing on Proposed ACP Pipe Yard

Augusta County Government Center 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, VA, United States

On Thursday November 1, 2018, the Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Dominion’s request for a pipe yard in West Augusta. This request was first continued from the September meeting, then continued again from the October meeting.

Compressor Station Air Permit Update & Community Meeting

Union Hill Baptist Church 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663), Buckingham, VA, United States

Join us for food, community, and updates on the Buckingham Air Permit next steps. We'll have time to craft our comments for the upcoming Air Board Meetings in Richmond Nov 8 & 9 as well.

Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy

Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters) 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA, United States

Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dominion Virginia Energy (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.  Park at Kroger.  Sponsored by Friends of Nelson.

Pre-meeting Press Conference

Third Street Bethel AME Church 614 N. 3rd St., Richmond, VA, United States

We invite all those concerned with environmental justice to join us in Richmond at 8 am on November 8 for a "We Are All Union Hill" press conference at Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church and for the VA Air Pollution Control Board Meeting: Buckingham Air Permit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 9 am […]

Air Pollution Control Board Hearing

Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 North 3rd St, Richmond, VA, United States

Air Pollution Control Board meeting on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Union Hill.  The hearing will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Building, Level 2, Room E21-AB, 301 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. We hope this citizen board will listen to citizens […]

Air Pollution Control Board Hearing

Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 North 3rd St, Richmond, VA, United States

Air Pollution Control Board meeting on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Union Hill.   The hearing will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Building, Level 2, Room E21-AB, 301 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. We hope this citizen board will listen to citizens […]

Tell Governor Northam – Restore the Air Board

behind the Office of the Governor 1111 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Governor Northam’s decision to terminate the terms of two members of the Air Pollution Control Board is shocking. Coming between the hearing and the vote on the pollution permit, it obstructs any chance for the Union Hill community to have a fair hearing regarding Dominion’s Buckingham compressor station. Friday November 16, 2018, noon-1:00: Rally at […]

Circle of Protection

Union Grove Baptist Church 2522 Shelton Store Rd (Rt 660), Buckingham, VA, United States

On Sunday afternoon November 18, 2018, rain or shine, join the Circle of Protection, an interfaith prayer vigil, co-produced by Friends of Buckingham County, Virginia and Water is Life. Protect It, to protect Buckingham County (and all of us!) from the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the proposed Union Hill ACP Compressor Station.  Expect neighbors, […]

 

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.