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The University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center study found that farming and forestry had a total economic impact of $79 billion in 2006 and supported more than a half-million jobs in the Commonwealth.
This new report assesses the biological health at 31 representative sites in the Rivanna River watershed based on three years of data ending in fall 2007, and finds that 3/4 of representative stream sites failed the Virginia aquatic life quality standard.
Fresh, local produce is now available to northern Albemarle residents with the arrival of the new Forest Lakes Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 4pm-7pm.
After working on these three rural area protection measures for many years, PEC is pleased to announce that the Albemarle Board of Supervisors voted on February 6th to implement critical provisions of the County’s Rural Areas Plan.
Why the adopted Water Supply Plan is the least expensive, most environmentally sensitive plan for this community's future.
Albemarle's Buy Fresh/Buy Local guide has been updated for 2008 and sent to households across the county.
PEC is pleased to announce that the Charlottesville area air monitor began operating at Albemarle High School on April 1st.
Buy a Virginia Favorites Gift Box and Support the PEC's Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign.
The regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held the first two Wednesdays of the month, in Board Room 241, Second Floor, County Office Building.
The Albemarle Planning Commission meets at 6pm every Tuesday night in Board Room 241, Second Floor, County Office Building.
