Fight the Atlantic Coast Pipeline!

If built, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline would carry fracked gas 600 miles through West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. The 42-inch pipeline would permanently damage our forests with a 50-foot right-of-way (and even wider areas cleared within the George Washington National Forest for a “utility corridor”). It would traverse steep and fragile terrain, threatening water supplies and the health and safety of residents along its route.

Studies show that the pipeline is not necessary to keep our lights on and our businesses thriving. This is especially concerning because the $5 billion cost of the project will be reflected on our electric and gas bills. The project represents an expensive commitment to burning fossil fuels for several more decades. Meanwhile, clean energy resources like wind and solar are now cheaper than gas or cost-competitive.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has the authority to approve or reject this project. The public comment period on FERC’s environmental review of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is now open, and it closes on April 6, 2017. This is the best opportunity to ensure your voice is heard!

Sign Our Petition: Please sign our comments outlining the insufficient information and analysis in FERC’s draft environmental impact statement. You can also develop your own comments using this helpful guide.

Attend a FERC Comment Session in Your Area

North Carolina listening sessions

All meetings 5:00-9:00 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 13: Fayetteville, N.C. at the Doubletree Hotel — 1965 Cedar Creek Road
• Tuesday, Feb. 14: Wilson, N.C. at the Forest Hills Middle School — 1210 Forest Hills Road
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Roanoke Rapids, N.C. at the Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids — 111 Carolina Crossroads Parkway

Virginia listening sessions

** All meetings 5:00-9:00 p.m. except Suffolk

• Thursday, Feb. 16: Suffolk, Va. at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center — 100 East Constance Road (**** starts at 5:30 p.m.)
• Tuesday, Feb. 21: Farmville, Va. at the Moton Museum — 900 Griffin Boulevard
• Wednesday, Feb. 22: Lovingston, Va. at the Nelson County High School — 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Route 29
• Thursday, Feb. 23: Staunton, Va. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference — 152 Fairway Lane
• Tuesday, Feb. 28: Monterey, Va. at the Highland Center — 61 Highland Center Drive

West Virginia listening sessions

All meetings 5:00-9:00 p.m.
** All meetings 5:00-9:00 p.m. except Suffolk

• Wednesday, Mar. 1: Elkins, W.Va. at the Gandy Dance Theater — 359 Beverly Pike
• Thursday, Mar. 2: Marlinton, W.Va. at the Marlinton Community Wellness Center — 320 9th Street, WV 24954

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