Map Library

The Piedmont Environmental Council uses GIS mapping to analyze and communicate current and future land use and land conservation trends. Check out the PEC GeoHub to view other maps and StoryMaps created by The Piedmont Environmental Council.

If you have any questions related to PEC and mapping, please reach out to our Outreach and Communications CoDirector Marco Sánchez at 540-347-2334 x. 7023.

Our maps help to visualize the issues we’re tackling across the region. Photo by Hugh Kenny/PEC

Recent Projects

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Data Centers, Diesel Generators and Air Quality – PEC Web Map

PEC requested the air permits for all of the approximately hundred data center facilities covered under the proposed DEQ variance, …
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Existing and Proposed Data Centers – A Web Map

How many data centers currently exist in Virginia? How many proposals are in the works? These are very good questions …
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Initial Transmission Proposals – PEC Web Map

Transmission line proposals to serve the explosive growth of data centers in Virginia over the past few years have begun …
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Scenic Rivers in the Piedmont – A StoryMap

In 2020, the state of Virginia commemorates 50 years of dedication and commitment to the conservation of Virginia’s water resources through …
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Story Map Project: Fauquier’s Historic African American Communities

The interactive story map, visible at www.aahafauquier.org/storymap, includes a map of Fauquier County with points locating African American schools, churches …
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Virginia’s Former Gold Mines with Priority Level for Reclamation – PEC Web Map

In 2022, The Piedmont Environmental Council was proud to partner with volunteers from UVA’s Clark Scholars program on a project …

PEC is a proud recipient of software grants through the Earth Science Research Institute’s (ESRI) Conservation GIS Program.

PEC uses ESRI’s ArcGIS software to produce high-quality maps and to analyze potential project impacts. This helps us convey important information to the public, partner groups and decision-makers about land use proposals, active campaigns, as well as land conservation successes and opportunities.

This grant provides PEC with up-to-date mapping software and skills training, allowing us to continue to innovate.

A big thank you to ESRI’s Conservation Program for their continued support of non-profit work in the conservation field!