Welcome! Admin

Current Issues

What's going on and how you can get involved.


Mar 14: Ending Nature-Deficit Disorder

Teaser image link to article Mar 14: Ending Nature-Deficit Disorder(Leesburg) The Piedmont Environmental Council is excited to bring Richard Louv, best-selling author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, to the Piedmont. Join us at Tuscarora High School at 7pm. Tickets are $12/adult, $8/student. 

Developer Still Considering 275 Homes in Clevenger's Corner

Teaser image link to article Developer Still Considering 275 Homes in Clevenger's CornerLearn more about a rezoning application that has been submitted to Culpeper County for 275 homes at Clevenger's Corner (the corner of Rt. 211 and Rt. 229). 

'Outer Beltway' Gets Thumbs Up from Richmond

Teaser image link to article 'Outer Beltway' Gets Thumbs Up from RichmondLearn more about this costly and unjustified road proposal in a May 2011 PEC email alert and use the Take Action links to write to the Governor! 

PEC Earns National Recognition as Accredited Land Trust

Teaser image link to article PEC Earns National Recognition as Accredited Land TrustFebruary 9, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Rappahannock Landowners Protect 296 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Next Round of AT&T Cell Towers

Teaser image link to article Next Round of AT&T Cell TowersTwo more cell tower proposals have been submitted to Rappahannock County--and have already been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Write to the Board before their Feb. 7th, 2011 vote. 

Rappahannock Schools Take the Eat Local Challenge

Teaser image link to article Rappahannock Schools Take the Eat Local ChallengeKids can taste the difference on Local Foods Day, when all the cafeterias in the Rappahannock County Public Schools serve food that was grown in the county. Read more about how PEC has helped the Farm to Table Program bring local food to students. 

AT&T Proposes 199ft Cell Tower in Boston

Teaser image link to article AT&T Proposes 199ft Cell Tower in BostonThrough past proposals we have seen how both sighting and design can have huge impacts on whether these facilities blend into our landscape or stand out as eyesores. Read more in the December 13, 2010 email alert. 

772 Acres Conserved in Rappahannock County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Good Fences, Clean Water

Teaser image link to article Good Fences, Clean WaterNew incentives make it free for farmers to fence livestock away from streams--helping to restore water quality in the Hazel, Hughes, Rush, and Thornton Rivers. 

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 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. 

"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.