Lessons from Loudoun: What can Albemarle County learn from Loudoun County’s Rural Roads Program?
As Albemarle takes another look at its own future—and how […]
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
True North Developer Requests Changes
The proffer adjustments would help limit harm to a globally-rare […]
Amazon Data Center Would Force New Transmission Line to Warrenton
Dominion Energy says it would be required to build new […]
Week Ahead for April 25, 2022: New reservoir for Greene County to move forward; Albemarle Supervisors to decide on athletic fields
What defines whether a week is slow or busy? After […]
Updating the Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
PEC is working with community members in Albemarle County to […]
Week Ahead for April 18, 2022: Albemarle to consider over $4M in affordable housing projects; Greene County PC to review possible slaughterhouse rules
One of the most important tasks of any locality’s elected […]
Shaping Albemarle’s Next 20 Years
Over the next few months, Albemarle residents will have an […]
Director of State Policy
PEC’s Director of State Policy represents the organization in policy […]
Now through June 30, Solarize Piedmont 2022 simplifies process of going solar
Just ahead of Earth Day on April 22, the Piedmont […]
Rappahannock River Water Trail Wins Governor’s Environmental Excellence Gold Medal Award
The award honored a multi-partner project resulted in the opening […]