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Mar 27: Mountain Laurel Montessori School Annual Auction & Wine Tasting

Teaser image link to article Mar 27: Mountain Laurel Montessori School Annual Auction & Wine Tasting(Rappahannock) Come out to Hume to enjoy live music and award winning wine in support of the Mountain Laurel Montessori School in Rappahannock. 

772 Acres Conserved in Rappahannock County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Funding Available for Livestock Fencing Along the Upper Hazel River

Teaser image link to article Funding Available for Livestock Fencing Along the Upper Hazel RiverFarmers who establish riparian buffers and install livestock-exclusion fencing along the Upper Hazel River Watershed may be eligible for to receive full reimbursement. Read more about the program and find out if you qualify. 

Rappahannock Local Food Day

Rappahannock County schools celebrated their second annual Local Food Day, serving a delicious local lunch in all of the public school cafeterias. Read more about this special event in the Winter 2009 Piedmont View. 

Rappahannock County Plant A Row Program

Teaser image link to article Rappahannock County Plant A Row ProgramLearn more about a local community effort to plant extra produce for local families in need. 

Barn Owl Project

Teaser image link to article Barn Owl ProjectDo you have a barn or silo that would be a good home for a barn owl? Read the article in the Rappahannock News to find out how you can help barn owls in Rappahannock. 

Final Comments to SCC Warn Against a Rubber Stamp

Teaser image link to article Final Comments to SCC Warn Against a Rubber StampAugust 19, 2008- Read PEC and other organization's comments to the SCC regarding the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for approval of the transmission line. 

"Stories Giving Shape to the Future" - From the Spring 2008 Rappahannock Co. Clarion

Teaser image link to article "Stories Giving Shape to the Future" - From the Spring 2008 Rappahannock Co. ClarionHundreds of stories from Rappahannock residents will serve as the basis for revisions to the local Comprehensive Plan. 

PEC Works as Local Partner

Teaser image link to article PEC Works as Local PartnerThe PEC is working with other environmental organizations to ensure a more unified effort to protect the natural beauty of Rappahannock County. 

Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed

Teaser image link to article Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our WatershedRappFLOW a local, grassroots watershed group, has been very busy with its pilot study on the Upper Thornton River. 

Norfolk Southern Track Improvements

Teaser image link to article Norfolk Southern Track ImprovementsNorfolk Southern has plans to nearly double train traffic on the Piedmont rail line—from fourteen trains a day to approximately twenty-six. Find out more. 

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