50 Years of Relentless Incrementalism – Letter from PEC’s President
For 50 years, PEC has remained committed to the pursuit of better local planning and conservation; the results are significant and even inspirational. The post […]
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.
On the Ground Updates – June 2022
A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock. The post […]
Meet PEC: Summer 2022
Meet Kevin Kask and Nora Seilheimer! The post Meet PEC: Summer 2022 appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council.
Amazon and Dominion Set Sights on Warrenton
Two of the biggest corporate interests in Virginia have eyes on Warrenton. Late in 2021, Amazon bought a 41-acre parcel for a potential new data […]
Joining the Climate Conversation
The climate is changing across the Virginia Piedmont, and Albemarle County is taking a lead with bold steps to plan for those changes. The post […]
Histories Along the Blue Ridge: Digitization of Shenandoah National Park condemnation records in Madison County
Three days of rain gave way to sunshine on a May Sunday afternoon, perhaps a perfect symbolism for the official unveiling of a long-awaited project […]
The Land That Sustains Us: PEC Celebrates 50 Years
On Saturday, May 21, PEC staff gathered together with more than 160 friends, family, and supporters on the gentle rolling slopes of a mostly-conserved Clark […]
Taking on State Law in Defense of Family Farms
It’s reasonable that Mike and Tina Roebuck want to hold on to the 112-acre Madison County farm that’s been in the Roebuck family for nearly […]
Summer 2022 Piedmont View
The summer 2022 edition of the Piedmont View features highlights from PEC’s 50th anniversary celebration, meet two PEC staff members, Madison County property condemnation records […]
Piedmont Environmental Council and Albemarle County Team Up to Share Latest Information on Expected Local Risks from Climate Change
In partnership with Albemarle County, The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) has developed a series of tools to help residents learn more about the local risks […]