This year, we made a concerted effort to better inform the Culpeper community about local events. We have some good news to shhare with you […]

Join one of the most effective community-based environmental groups in the country Title: Plantings for the Piedmont AssistantSupervisor: Plantings for the Piedmont CoordinatorLocation: Warrenton, Va.Job […]

PEC’s dedicated staff work relentlessly to advance land conservation, sound land use planning, the protection of natural resources and better climate and energy policy.

That’s why we successfully advocated for HB206—legislation that requires solar developers to offset the negative impacts of large solar projects on water quality and agricultural […]

This spring, the Piedmont Environmental Council will unveil a project at our Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows with the potential to revolutionize the relationship between […]

The General Assembly convenes on Jan. 8 for a planned “short session” that runs through Feb. 22. PEC has co-authored several white papers that form […]

Looking out from the Moorman’s River Overlook in Shenandoah National Park, you’re treated to a breathtaking sweep of the forested, rolling foothills of the Piedmont. […]

“At PEC, we work to connect people to the landscapes and communities of Virginia’s Piedmont. The wonderful images that photographers submit to this contest help […]

A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock. Albemarle & Charlottesville Clarke Culpeper Fauquier Greene Loudoun Madison Orange Rappahannock This […]

At PEC, we value the power of community engagement, believing that local decisions matter and that informed and involved communities are vital to achieving positive […]