PEC is seeking to hire a part-time, temporary Preservation Outreach Representative to conduct outreach to local churches, community groups and institutions, landowners and descendants of families that once lived in the Southwest Mountains area. The post Preservation Outreach Representative – Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post Preservation Outreach […]

At the halfway point through the year, it would appear there will be a break in local government meetings. But this may be deceiving, as there is a lot on agendas this week. The post Week Ahead for June 27, 2022: Albemarle to host info meeting for 138 megawatt solar facility; Greene Supervisors to take […]

The Coalition for Smarter Growth is seeking a Communications & Fundraising Intern that will work with the Communications & Fundraising Manager to plan CSG’s year-end fundraising and communication strategy. The post Fall 2022 – Communications & Fundraising Intern (Coalition for Smarter Growth) appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post Fall 2022 – Communications & […]

Charlottesville City Council may win the award this week for the busiest meeting. First, they’ll meet in a special closed session at 1:30 p.m. to interview candidates for several vacancies on the Planning Commission. Due to a series of resignations over the years, five of the seven terms expire on August 31. Two members are […]

A clause in a Virginia state law contained an unreasonable requirement that nearly cost the Roebuck family their farm. Keep reading >> The post Taking on State Law in Defense of Family Farms appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post Taking on State Law in Defense of Family Farms appeared first on Piedmont Environmental Council.

Rob joined PEC as the Senior Land Use Field Representative for Albemarle and Green counties in June 2022. The post Rob McGinnis appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post Rob McGinnis appeared first on Piedmont Environmental Council.

Dramatic shifts in temperatures, precipitation, and seasonal patterns are coming to our region. Learn more>> The post Join the Climate Conversation appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post Join the Climate Conversation appeared first on Piedmont Environmental Council.

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 50 Years of Relentless Incrementalism – Letter from PEC’s President appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post 50 Years of Relentless Incrementalism – Letter from PEC’s President appeared first on Piedmont […]

A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock. The post On the Ground Updates – June 2022 appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post On the Ground Updates – June 2022 appeared first on Piedmont Environmental Council.

Meet Kevin Kask and Nora Seilheimer! The post Meet PEC: Summer 2022 appeared first on The Piedmont Environmental Council. The post Meet PEC: Summer 2022 appeared first on Piedmont Environmental Council.