WATERFALL
UNITY
ALLIANCE
THIS LAND IS SACRED
THIS LAND IS SACRED
STOP THE CONSTITUTION PIPELINE
STOP THE CONSTITUTION PIPELINE
2026
2026
The Waterfall Unity Alliance began as a frontline organization in 2015 to help stop the Constitution Pipeline. It is time to unite again.
The Constitution Pipeline is a threat to our water, farms, wilderness and way of life – and will open the doorway to a corridor of AI data centers hungry for energy and water access.
INTERACTIVE PIPELINE MAP
The Constitution Pipeline would cut across 123 miles of forest including:
• 700,000 trees cut down
• 95 acres of wetlands impacted, including 34 acres of irreplaceable forest wetlands
• 1,872 acres of land cleared
• 289 bodies of water disturbed, many of them protected cold water trout streams
In 2016, New York State denied the construction permit for the Constitution Pipeline under section 401 of the Clean Water Act, which authorizes states and tribes to assess pollution risks from pipelines, hydropower dams and other major infrastructure projects. However, in early January 2025, the Trump administration issued a proposal that would clamp down on state water quality reviews and veto authority under the Clean Water Act. The rule specifically targets Section 401 of the law.
The Waterfall Unity Alliance filed as an intervener in the project, as have many other local organizations, municipalities and affected land owners. We will be organizing events, online information sessions and discussions to keep our community informed. To get updates specific to the Constitution Pipeline project and organizing efforts, please sign up on our mailing list. You can also visit stoptheconstitutionpipeline.org, which has detailed news and excellent summaries.
WHAT IS THE CONSTITUTION PIPELINE?
The Constitution Pipeline, is a proposed fracked gas pipeline proposed by the Oklahoma-based Williams Companies. The project would involve the construction of approximately 125 miles of new 30-inch diameter interstate fracked gas pipeline originating in northeastern Pennsylvania which would extend through Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Schoharie Counties in New York and terminate at the Wright Compressor Station in the Town of Wright, Schoharie County.
In Schohaire the pipeline is proposed to run through the following municipalities: Jefferson, Summit, Richmondville, Cobleskill, Middleburgh, Schoharie and Wright.
AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE APPLICATION & PERMITTING PROCESS:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC):
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent U.S. federal agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build interstate natural gas pipelines, natural gas storage projects, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, in addition to licensing non-federal hydropower projects. FERC is composed of up to five commissioners who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to staggered five-year terms.
FERC Documents: Documents submitted to FERC - Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC submits Petition for Reissuance of Certificate Authority and Reaffirmance of Waiver Determination re the Constitution Pipeline Project under CP13-499 et al.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC)
The state regulatory agency responsible for reviewing, and denying/approving, critical environmental permits—specifically the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification—for the proposed 99-mile Constitution Pipeline, which aims to cross New York. The DEC actively opposes the project, citing potential environmental damage to wetlands and waterways.
NYS DEC - Constitution Pipeline: State resource page with information regarding the project, including application status and documents.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) is the state agency responsible for protecting air, land, and water resources, crucial in reviewing permits for the Constitution Pipeline. The PA DEP has historically overseen the environmental compliance, mitigation measures, and water quality certifications for the portion of the pipeline running through Pennsylvania.
