Video: Expanding Access to the Rappahannock River
PEC has been working with partners to make public access […]
Piedmont Environmental Council
Now one of the most effective community-based environmental groups in the country, PEC works with the citizens of our nine-county region to conserve land, create high-quality communities, strengthen rural economies, celebrate historic resources, protect air and water quality, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat, and improve people’s access to nature.
Recent News
Summer Conservation Fellowship (June 5 – July 28)
This hybrid, eight-week program gives participants a practical and comprehensive […]
Week Ahead for December 19, 2022: Two site plans being held in Charlottesville; Greene Planning Commission to review Ruckersville plan
This is the penultimate week of the year and perhaps […]
Academic Portion
The academic portion of the fellowship includes a combination of […]
Research Practicum
For the final three weeks of the program, the fellows […]
Winter 2022 Piedmont View
The winter 2022 edition of the Piedmont View was mailed […]
Ridgeline: A community collaborative performance event
Early in October, as part our 50th anniversary celebration this […]
The Value of Local Decisions – Letter from PEC’s President
The coming year promises a surge of emerging issues that […]
Reflections: On Why I’ve Supported PEC for Nearly 50 Years
PEC supporter Childs F. Burden shares the reasoning for his […]
Connecting People and Place in a Built Environment
Through the Town to Trail initiative over the past few […]