Jessica Collins
Jessica Collins joined PEC in December of 2025 to support the finance team as Bookkeeper.
Member Network Feed
Here are the latest news posts drawn from the blogs and news pages of VaULT members. You can also see recent posts from each member on their profile page.
Support Agrivoltaics Bill HB 508 / SB 340
HB 508 / SB 340 defines “agrivoltaics,” as it pertains to small renewable energy projects, as “the intentional co-location of agricultural production and solar energy […]
Emily Stern
Emily joined PEC in 2026 as the Conservation Field Representative for Rappahannock County.
Michael Barber
Michael joined the PEC team in 2026. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Environmental Studies, where he interned with the University Sustainability Office […]
LTV’s 28th Annual Garden Party
This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news and updates from our members. The original source can be found on the […]
Meet LTV’s Latest Board Members
This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news and updates from our members. The original source can be found on the […]
Two Bills with potential to pause data center approvals and plan responsibly for the future
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) supports HB1515, introduced by Delegate Irene Shin last Friday. This bill aligns with PEC’s data center reform efforts to pause approvals […]
Family’s Second Conservation Easement Expands Protection of Virginia’s Wildlife Corridor
Powhatan, VA – “While the landscape initially drew us to the property, the diversity of wildlife has far exceeded our expectations. Within our first week, […]
Conservation Notes from the Field
Stewardship is an opportunity to connect with landowners: both meeting newcomers as land turns over to new ownership and reconnecting with longtime landowners. When a […]
HVLC In the Community
“It was great to hear our guests say that they never miss this Festival,“ said Liz Friel, HVLC Director. She shared that each year families […]