Aerial view of Brush Mountain properties New River Land Trust has requested a $1.2 million grant form the Forest CORE Fund, a forest mitigation fund from Mountain Valley Pipeline, to purchase 553 acres of intact forest on Brush Mountain in order to create two adjacent parks: one in the Town of Blacksburg and one in […]

This Tuesday Dear [[First_Name]], The U.S. Constitution empowers you to vote and choose who represents you in Congress. At The Piedmont Environmental Council, we are committed to empowering our supporters to make an impact on their communities. So, we want to be sure you have the informat This article has been featured on our site […]

Choices Facing Loudoun Loudoun developmentResidential development near the Beaverdam Reservoir Dear [[First_Name]], Counting down the days… No, I’m not talking about Tuesday’s national elections! Next Wednesday, November 7, is also an important opportunity for civic participation, This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news and updates from our members. The original […]

The Piedmont News – Top Stories Photo by Ruthie Windsor-Mann | Submit a Photo [ mailto:pecnews@pecva.org ] Photo of the Day”Fall in Little Washington, Va.” Skip to section: Regional [ #Regional ] Albemarle/Cville [ #Albemarle/Cville ] Fauquier [ #Fauquier ] Loudoun [ #Loudoun This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news […]

The 2018 Photo Contest Finalists are… Dear [[First_Name]], A big thank you to all of our Photo Contest participants for submitting such wonderful photographs this year! We have selected five finalists in each of the four categories, with help from professional photographer Ken Garrett. No This article has been featured on our site to highlight […]

Remember the HVLC for your end-of-year giving! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration, connecting diverse groups of individuals, communities and organizations around the world for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. You can celebrate Giving Tuesday AND help to protect our beautiful natural […]

The Piedmont News – Top Stories PEC has four major events happening throughout our region this weekend, and there is still space at each. Check out the details and sign up! * 10/20: Building Strong Rural & Urban Communities [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-strong-rural-urban-communit This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news and updates […]

The New River Land Trust received an $82,000 grant from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) to fund a portion of the costs to conserve the 700 acre Little Meadows Property in Giles County, VA near the Baily Gap and Wind Rock sections of the Appalachian Trail. The project is a collaborative effort between NRLT, the […]

Dear [[First_Name]], We’re just days away from our event, Building Strong Rural & Urban Communities [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-strong-rural-urban-communities-tickets-49089475944 ], this Saturday in Keswick, VA! In addition to some great workshops, we are looking forward to hearing f This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news and updates from our members. The original […]

The Piedmont News – Top Stories Photo by Denise Machado | Submit a Photo [ mailto:pecnews@pecva.org ] Photo of the Day”Ole’ Brown Eyes.” Skip to section: Albemarle/Cville [ #Albemarle/Cville ] Culpeper [ #Culpeper ] Fauquier [ #Fauquier ] Loudoun [ #Loudoun ] Rappahannock [ # This article has been featured on our site to highlight […]