Sometimes advancing conservation in our region means supporting another partner’s vision. This was the case last year, when The Piedmont Environmental Council contributed funds from […]

Deep within the center of a former 1,200-acre monoculture pine plantation-turned-utility-scale solar project lies a donut hole of amazing, permanently protected natural hardwood forest. It […]

For over 100 years, three generations of Goodalls have owned and worked to improve their land in Madison County, which now stands at 596 acres […]

Every day, Piedmont Environmental Council staff engage at the local, state and federal level to shape public policy with an eye toward protecting natural resources […]

Conserved public spaces have measurable impacts on our lives: research shows that spending time outdoors improves both physical and mental health, and can even improve […]

The General Assembly failed to pass meaningful data center reform, despite the introduction of bi-partisan bills to rein in data center impacts and protect Virginia […]

The Board of Supervisors will have an important work session on proposed changes to the Orange County zoning ordinance Tuesday, March 25.

This text was taken from an email alert sent out on March 27, 2025. Sign up for email alerts → Dear Supporter, First, I’d like to […]

We need your support to make Oak Hill State Park a reality — please write and call your legislators today! 

Both Rivanna authorities to present budget for FY26; Greene County Supervisors to talk water supply