The Piedmont Environmental Council produces a number of publications, including our quarterly membership newsletter, The Piedmont View, annual reports, Buy Fresh Buy Local guides for the Northern Piedmont, Charlottesville Area, and Loudoun County, and more.
2023-2028 Strategic Plan
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan sets a direction for the years ahead …
Annual Reports
PEC is a locally-based, donor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an accredited land trust. Read through recent annual reports for an in-depth look at program activities and outcomes! …
Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Buy Fresh Buy Local program helps consumers find local products while building relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets retailers, restaurants, …
Loudoun Outdoors Guide
With over 10,000 acres of parks, public lands, and other natural areas, opportunities abound in Loudoun County for the outdoor enthusiast. Our print guide highlights …
The Piedmont View
View articles published in our quarterly membership newsletter, The Piedmont View. To become a PEC member or renew your existing membership, visit our donations page …
Conservation and Restoration Publications
President’s Letter: The Fight is Worth It
Thanks to all for their work, day and night, to engage and mobilize our communities to fight for something better. It’s worth it …
Wilderness Lost?
Industrialization marches into Orange County, threatening historic battlefield and landscapes along Route 3 …
Partnership for the Ages
The Hellmanns are glad to know that their corner of the world will remain intact — a place where generations to come can enjoy the native wildflowers alongside Bear Trail, the hardwoods they plan to …
In the Driver’s Seat on Parking Lot Solar
Since Virginia is still at the beginning of its energy transition, now is the perfect time to rebuild our energy system in a way that is just and fair to all Virginia residents and ratepayers …
Summer 2024 Piedmont View
In this issue: How PEC is pioneering a parking lot solar pilot program in the Commonwealth; PEC’s field staff On The Ground in your county; Solarize Piedmont; upcoming events; and more! …
Rural Landowner Manual: A Resource Guide for the Northern Piedmont
The publication includes a list of experts, programs and opportunities to assist landowners, with practical advice on navigating the complexities of rural property stewardship …
Strengthening Albemarle County’s Land Conservation Programs: AC44 Comprehensive Plan
As part of the AC44 Comprehensive Plan update, the County has the opportunity to increase support for and strengthen its land conservation programs, including reinstating its purchase of development rights (PDR) program …
Bridging the Urban/Rural Divide
From my perspective over at Gilberts Corner, I can look in either direction and see these two very different, but interdependent worlds …
