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Citing concerns, Air Board delays action on compressor station permit

Dominion unable to articulate why their pipeline is needed RICHMOND – Today, the State Air Pollution Control Board delayed taking action on an air permit for the proposed Buckingham County compressor station until their December meeting. If approved, this facility, citied in the majority black community of Union Hill, will pump downstream natural gas from […]

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Virginia issues ‘License to Pollute’ for Atlantic Coast Pipeline 

Certification issued by state regulators ignores clear evidence that pipeline construction imperils clean water, Virginia communities RICHMOND – Today, the Department of Environmental Quality issued final permits needed for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to move from the tree-clearing phase to full-bore construction of its dangerous, unnecessary 42-inch diameter natural gas pipeline, which will impact more […]

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New climate initiatives from Northam Administration a welcome step forward for clean air, healthy oceans

SAN FRANCISO – Today, at the Global Climate Action Summit, a delegation from Virginia announced new, ambitious plans from the Northam administration to act on climate change by further reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia and to do its part to address the growing acidification of our oceans. The plans outline Virginia’s intention to […]

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As Trump Administration moves to gut the Clean Power Plan, Virginia can and should continue to lead on climate action

RICHMOND – Today, the Trump Administration announced it’s moving forward with a rule to formally replace the Clean Power Plan with a much weaker rule that clearly threatens public health and moves us in the wrong direction when it comes to acting on climate change. The rule, signed by Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler this […]

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Director of Finance and Administration

Start Date: Immediately Reports to: Executive Director Positions reporting to this Position: Office Assistant Organization Overview The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (Virginia LCV) works to turn conservation and environmental values into state and local priorities. Virginia LCV advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and […]

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Government Relations Manager

Start Date: Immediately Reports to: Deputy Director Positions reporting to this Position: None Organization Overview The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (Virginia LCV) works to turn conservation and environmental values into state and local priorities. Virginia LCV advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and strives […]

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Deputy Director

Start Date: September 1, 2018 Reports to: Executive Director Positions reporting to this Position: Civic Engagement Director, Advocacy Manager, Government Relations Manager, Communications Manager Organization Overview The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (Virginia LCV) works to turn conservation and environmental values into state and local priorities. Virginia LCV advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, […]

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Vast majority of Virginia voters oppose naming an oil and gas lobbyist to the State Corporation Commission

RICHMOND – Recently, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters commissioned an online poll to determine where Virginians stand on one of the most important appointments when it comes to clean energy expansion in the commonwealth. The poll, completed within the past three weeks, found that of the registered Virginia voters polled (763 of 1,000 respondents), […]

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DEQ puts water resources in hands of pipeline builder with long history of polluting waterways

RICHMOND – Yesterday evening, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced it had approved erosion, stormwater and sediment control plans for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, planned to cross 106 miles of rugged, mountainous terrain in Southwest Virginia. In response to yesterday’s action, Lee Francis, communications manager for the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, issued the […]

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With Notice of Violation, Northam administration puts Atlantic Coast Pipeline on notice

RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Notice of Violation to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline for violating State Water Control Law by clear-cutting trees near streams and wetlands. In response to today’s action, Lee Francis, communications manager for the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, issued the following statement: “Only days into […]