Preservation, environmental groups say Valley Link transmission line risks Va.’s natural resources

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 901

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Ten historic preservation and environmental groups are cautioning against the potential impacts of the proposed high-powered Valley Link transmission line that will span 115-miles across Virginia, casting it as a danger to the state’s natural resources.

The high-voltage line that will stretch from just outside Lynchburg to Culpeper County would be the largest transmission project in Dominion Energy’s territory.

“We have more ties to our land. It’s not replaceable for us. You can’t …

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