A New Day at FERC!
For the first time ever, FERC seems sincere in wanting to improve its deeply flawed pipeline certification process
A mostly good session in Richmond for farmland protection and clean water
Several of the bills that we supported are on Governor Northam’s desk awaiting signature, and the budget ended up relatively strong for clean water and farmland protection programs, considering current fiscal constraints.
Round Hill Solar found not in ‘substantial accord’
The Augusta County Planning Commission voted 4-3 against recommending to the Board of Supervisors that the 880-acre, 83 megawatt energy system was in “substantial accord” with the county’s comprehensive plan.
Take this survey – how are your Route 33 East travels?
VDOT is asking for your input to come up with a plan to make Route 33 East safer for pedestrians and vehicles.
Page County – Don’t Shut Out Citizens!
Page County has been here before with the landfill, the proposed Fibrowatt development and the failed industrial park. Let’s do better this go around.
Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors Fund Important Conservation Program
We applaud the restoration of funding to the county’s Conservation Easement Authority (CEA) to ensure Shenandoah County’s continued progress in land preservation – a community-wide benefit.
Eight-mile section of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River Recommended for Scenic River Designation
Chapman Landing to the northern border of Seven Bends State Park will be officially recognized for its natural, scenic, historic and recreational values as one of Virginia’s most valuable rivers.
Rockingham County Solar Committee formed and hard-at-work
The group has met several times to wrestle with the issues to consider for citing a good solar project AND balancing the interests of the county’s primary economies of agriculture and tourism.
Page County Solar Ordinance: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
We’ve learned since our last post that Page County Supervisors will consider three different solar ordinances at their meeting tomorrow.
Updates complete in Augusta County to consider solar energy
We commend Augusta County for the time and effort put into making sure solar projects in the county are well-sited and successful and that valuable natural resources and the quality of life of our communities are included in local planning efforts.