Opportunities Abound Against Pipelines in NC!
Ever wondered how many stream crossings or drinking water supplies the SSEP will be attempting to cross? Look no further. Click on the map (LEFT) to see an interactive map of stream crossings along the proposed route. You can literally SEE what our fight is so important.
Hi all you Fabulous Fossil Fuel Foes! Aidan back again this week, wishing you a Happy November! I have several urgent calls to action to oppose the development of a new fossil fuel project in our state - the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project.
Make sure to get these actions in before the Winter holidays send your schedule into a frenzy! Or, be like me and add some spice to the holidays by making your family members and other loved ones take these actions too!
Upcoming events:
Canvas in Lexington this Sunday! (free pizza!)
By Monday, November 10th, support our neighbors in the fight against SSEP in Virginia with their Water Permit ~ talking points and comment guide (there will be a link to a petition to easily sign and a document explaining how to send more detailed written comments via email)
By Wednesday, November 19th, submit comments to oppose the Air Permits for SSEP in North Carolina ~ talking points and comment guide (this is a document explaining the steps to send comments via email)
Thursday, Nov 20: Join organizers for a Virtual Comment Party on Thursday! The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just released an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the SSEP that needs your voice! Need help making a comment? Join organizers on the 20th to learn all the how-tos!
Monday, Dec 1: Due date for FERC Environmental Assessment comments; can’t join the virtual comment party? Make your own comment by following these steps (email me for help!)
1) Canvassing in Davidson County
Our neighbors in Lexington need help raising awareness about the SSEP. Have some time on Sunday? Able to carpool with some friends for some free pizza and an afternoon of activism? Get your boots on the ground and talk to impacted community members!
We all deserve fairness and transparency when it comes to decisions that affect our communities. But Williams Transco has left people in the dark while trying to push forward its plan for a new high-pressure methane gas pipeline called the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project.
Many people in potentially impacted communities have not been notified of the project and deserve to know how the SSEP pipeline could impact them.
Join us for an afternoon of door-knocking to talk to residents who could be directly impacted by a massive polluting facility along the pipeline near Lexington. We’ll share information about the impacts of this project and how local residents can get involved in the fight against the SSEP.
SSEP Canvassing
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2-5 p.m.
Meetup location: Pickett Park
200 Biesecker Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 - meet at the picnic shelter
Free pizza provided!
There may be an option to carpool, depending on your location. No prior experience is needed to join! You will be door-knocking in a group, and we will provide the training and resources you need. Whether you can spare an hour or a full afternoon, your involvement will have an impact! If you have any questions, reach out to Juhi with Appalachian Voices at juhi@appvoices.org.
2) Support our Virginia Allies with their Department of Energy Quality Hearings
Between now and Nov 10: Submit Your Comment to Virginia DEQ for SSEP Water Permit
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a draft Virginia Water Protection permit and Upland certification that together would constitute a Clean Water Act Section 401 permit for the “Southeast Supply Enhancement Project” pipeline, proposed for Pittsylvania County, VA.
The project would impact wetlands, stream channels, and open water in Pittsylvania County during construction of a forty-two (42)-inch diameter natural gas pipeline approximately 26.8 miles in length from the Virginia/North Carolina state line.
Submit your comment online or by mail by Nov 10! Talking points and comment guide linked here!
Questions? Reach out to Jessica@appvoices.com
3) Say “No SSEP” and Add Your Voice to Oppose the Air Permits SSEP Needs!
Between now and Nov 19: Submit Your Comment to North Carolina DEQ for SSEP Air Permits
The SSEP will need to get air permits approved for the two Compressor Stations proposed as part of the project. Compressor Stations add pressure to the gas and push it through the pipe. Stations that are powered by gas produce harmful pollution as a result.
Toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde and fine particulate matter (tiny fragments of pollution that are harmful when inhaled) can cause or make worse asthma, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular issues like arrhythmia and heart attacks. Click here for more info on Compressor Stations.
Want to show up in-person to give your comment? There are two dates available!
Compressor Station 155: Public Hearing Details
November 13, 2025, 6pm
Lake Norman High School Auditorium
186 Doolie Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Compressor Station 150: Public Hearing Details
November 18, 2025, 6pm
The Edward C Smith Civic Center
217 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292
Submit your comment online or by mail by Nov 19! Talking points and comment guide linked here!
4 and 5) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Environmental Assessment on SSEP
Hundreds of people have spoken out across North Carolina and Virginia on Williams Transco’s proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) — a 55-mile, high-pressure methane gas pipeline that’s part of a huge expansion of fossil fuels in the Southeast.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released an Environmental Assessment for the SSEP methane gas pipeline, proposed for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. The assessment claims to analyze the environmental impacts of the SSEP’s multiple sections of pipeline, massive gas compressor station expansions, and additional infrastructure modifications.
With the release of the assessment, FERC has announced a 30-day public comment period, closing on Dec. 1.
There have been no FERC public hearings for residents along the route thus far (only scoping meetings where people were required to give comments in private rooms), and the agency is not planning any during this comment period. This project impacts five states, and such a massive project warrants meaningful public participation from those along the impacted route.
The SSEP pipeline would cross more than 150 streams and wetlands in North Carolina, including watersheds that supply drinking water for more than one million residents. Transco plans to use a highly disruptive construction method for almost all of its water crossings. This method can degrade water quality and disrupt key wildlife habitats.
You'll still be able to weigh in on this project before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission makes its final decision on approving or denying the permit for SSEP. The SSEP project cannot move forward without this permit. Your voice is important and will make a difference in the fight against this pipeline!
Need help developing your comment? Join community organizers for a Virtual Comment Party on November 20th at 6:30! Register here.
Wow wow wow! So many actions and opportunities for solidarity! Feeling overwhelmed? Choose just one! It’s better than nothing :)
And remember, I’m always here to provide any type of support related to Environmental Justice and our Climate Crisis. As always, this is Aidan wishing community care, light, and love.