Land Conservation
Over 20,000 private acres have been conserved in Clarke, over 17.5% of total land in the county, protecting vulnerable groundwater supplies and other resources.
PEC worked with Bev McKay to protect over 100 acres of excellent farmland, which has been in his family for over 200 years.
January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release
View maps of protected lands, historic districts, scenic byways, and more.
This map shows the privately protected land in Clarke County as well as publicly protected lands.
February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release.
February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release.
1,465 acres were preserved in 2007, bringing the grand total to more than 18,500 acres of privately conserved land.