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Landowners Protected Over 12,000 Acres in the Piedmont Region in 2011

January 18, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Almost 700 Acres in Clarke in 2011

January 18, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Riverfront Farms in Madison in 2011

January 17, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Over 650 Acres in Rappahannock in 2011

January 17, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected 425 Acres in Culpeper in 2011

January 17, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Over 2,000 Acres in Loudoun in 2011

January 17, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Over 1,300 Acres in Orange in 2011

January 13, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Over 3,150 Acres in Fauquier in 2011

January 13, 2011 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protect Nearly 1,300 Acres in Greene in 2011

January 13, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Landowners Protected Over 2,100 Acres in Albemarle in 2011

January 13, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Report on Uranium Mining in Virginia Confirms Unprecedented Risk

December 19, 2011 PEC Press Release 

Natural Services Add $21.8 Billion to Virginia's Economy, Each Year

November 30, 2011 PEC Press Release 

Which is It, VDOT?

September 23, 2011 PEC Press Release 

Is VDOT Cooking the Books?

September 20, 2011 PEC Press Release 

Charlottesville 29 Bypass Far From a “Done Deal”

September 8, 2011. PEC and SELC Joint Press Release 

Governor Declares Virginia Pollinator Week June 20-26, 2011

June 7, 2011. VDACS Press Release (PEC quoted) 

Walmart Chooses an Alternative Site

May 23, 2011. PEC Press Release 

New Guides Promote 500+ Local Food Businesses Regionwide

May 4, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Local Food Guide Promotes 200+ Businesses in 5 Northern Piedmont Counties

May 4, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Local Food Guide Promotes 150+ Businesses in the Charlottesville Area

April 29, 2011. PEC Press Release 

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 

Circuit Court Strikes Down Federal Transmission Corridors

February 2, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Conservation and Smart Growth Groups Oppose Governor’s Transportation Plan

January 26, 2011. Joint Press Release 

Conservation Easements Protect 15% of Piedmont Land—336,000 Acres

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Albemarle Landowners Protect 2,253 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Clarke Landowners Protect 474 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Culpeper Landowners Protect 1,774 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Fauquier Landowners Protect 1,646 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Greene Landowners Protect 668 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Loudoun Landowners Protect 2,033 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Madison Landowners Protect 803 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Orange Landowners Protect 626 Acres in 2010

January 20, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Rappahannock Landowners Protect 296 Acres in 2010

January 24, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Funds Available for Livestock Exclusion Fencing in the Robinson River Drainage of Madison County

December 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Eat Local Challenge Gets Students, Families Looking for Local Food

Contest takes place during Virginia Farm-to-School Week, Nov. 8-15 

Exploring the Small Farm Dream Course Starts Nov. 7

October 18, 2010. PEC Press Release -- The fourth Exploring the Small Farm Dream Course at Airlie Center helps new farmers get started. 

Expert Offers New Paradigm for Transportation Solutions in Loudoun

July 23, 2010. PEC and CSG Joint Press Release. 

More Than 325,000 Acres Conserved in the Piedmont

Teaser image link to article More Than 325,000 Acres Conserved in the PiedmontFebruary 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Albemarle County Announces Land Conservation Totals for 2009

February 1, 2010. Albemarle County Press Release. 

1,340 Acres Conserved in Madison County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

606 Acres Conserved in Greene County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

3,287 Acres Conserved in Fauquier County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

763 Acres Conserved in Clarke County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

2,222 Acres Conserved in Culpeper County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

2,237 Acres Conserved in Loudoun for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

1,668 Acres Added to Orange County Easements in 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

772 Acres Conserved in Rappahannock County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Woodard Properties Announces Support for Energy Smart Solutions Program

January 26, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Unveils Community-wide Energy Efficiency/Conservation Education Program in Clarke County

January 8, 2010. PEC Press Release 

PEC Energy Guide On Its Way to All Homes in Albemarle/Charlottesville

January 7, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Food-Based Business Development Workshops

November 5, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Eat Local Challenge a Success

November 5, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Free Workshop on Better Site Design

October 23, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Forest Lakes Farmers Market to Extend Hours

October 6, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Exploring the Small Farm Dream Workshop to be Held in November

October 7, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Annual Meeting a Success

September 22, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Take the Eat Local Challenge

September 14, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Annual Meeting September 19

PEC Press Release. September 3, 2009. 

More than 700 Acres of Historic Land Protected at James Madison’s Montpelier

August 24, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Annual Meeting to Focus on Making the Food and Farm Connection

August 17, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Save the Date: PEC Annual Meeting

August 12, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

New Incentives Allow Farmers to Create Riparian Buffers at No Cost

July 7, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Free Local Food Guide for Northern Shenandoah Valley in the Mail

July 6, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Testifies Before Congress Regarding Federal Electric Transmission Policy

June 15, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Buy Fresh Buy Local Guide for Loudoun in the Mail

PEC Press Release. June 8, 2009. 

PEC Kicks Off Buy Fresh Buy Local in Warrenton at First Friday Event - June 5

May 26, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting Project in Leesburg - June 6

May 19, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Joins New Chesapeake Coalition: Press Conference on Wed., May 20

May 19, 2009. Media Advisory. 

PEC Buy Fresh Buy Local Guide for Northern Piedmont Mailed

May 13, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

2009 Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides Are On the Way

May 4, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Conservation Workshop for Landowners April 30th

April 22, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC's Annual Report Available Online

April 13, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Deadline for Listing in Buy Fresh Buy Local Guide Extended

March 30, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC's 6th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run

March 27, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Calling All Farmers and Local Food Supporters

March 16, 2009. PEC press release. 

Environmental Groups Express Concerns Related to Federal Transmission Legislation

March 11, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Farm Seminar A Success

March 11, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Capitol Steps to Perform in Warrenton to Benefit PEC

February 26, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Hosting the Small Farm Dream: Is It Right For You? (Warrenton)

February 23, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Wins in Federal Court Regarding FERC Overreaching on Transmission Lines

February 19, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Congressman Cantor Receives Conservation Award

February 18, 2009. PEC Press Release. Video Press Conference. 

Hosting the Small Farm Dream: Is it Right for You? (Charlottesville)

February 16, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Asks VA Supreme Court to Send Transmission Case Back to SCC

February 10, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Video Press Conference: More than 300,000 Acres Conserved in the Piedmont

Celebrating over 300,000 acres of conserved land in the Piedmont with Speaker William Howell of the House of Delegates and Secretary Preston Bryant of the Department of Natural Resources. 

More Than 300,000 Acres Conserved in the Piedmont

February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Slideshow: Celebrating 308,000 Acres of Private Land Conservation in Virginia

February 3, 2009. PEC Powerpoint Presentation. Celebrating 308,000 acres of private land conservation in Virginia: a public/private partnership since 1972. 

Approximately 3,000 Acres Conserved in Albemarle County in 2008

Teaser image link to article Approximately 3,000 Acres Conserved in Albemarle County in 2008February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

1,514 Acres Conserved in Loudoun County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 1,514 Acres Conserved in Loudoun County for 2008February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

1,311 Acres Conserved in Rappahannock County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 1,311 Acres Conserved in Rappahannock County for 2008February 4, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

4,447 Acres Conserved in Fauquier County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 4,447 Acres Conserved in Fauquier County for 2008February 4, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

548 Acres Conserved in Madison County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 548 Acres Conserved in Madison County for 2008February 4, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

255 Acres Conserved in Clarke County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 255 Acres Conserved in Clarke County for 2008February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

2,474 Acres Conserved in Orange County in 2008

Teaser image link to article 2,474 Acres Conserved in Orange County in 2008February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

193 Acres Conserved in Greene County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 193 Acres Conserved in Greene County for 2008February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

361 Acres Conserved in Culpeper County for 2008

Teaser image link to article 361 Acres Conserved in Culpeper County for 2008February 3, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Wild Ideas in Rappahannock!

January 27, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Calling All Farmers to Participate in Farm to Chef Directory

January 26, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Statement Regarding Energy Efficiency

January 14, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Solar Energy Basics for Homeowners Presentation January 31

January 14, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Virginia Organization Offering Summer 2009 Fellowships

January 7, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

Wildlife Habitat Open House

January 7, 2009. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Offers Winter Energy Savings Tips

November 24, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Tri-County Farmers' Market to Hold First Annual Open House December 11 at Wollam Gardens

November 18, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Forest Lakes Holiday Farmers' Market and Craft Fair November 22 and December 6

November 18, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Volunteers Needed for “Forest Your Stormwater Pond” Project

November 12, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Statement in Response to Action Taken by Virginia Coal and Energy Commission

November 10, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Buy Fresh Buy Local Holiday Guide for Northern Piedmont

November 10, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Buy Fresh Buy Local Holiday Guide Available for Albemarle/Charlottesville Region

November 10, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Make Yours a Green Christmas Season

October 28, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Charlottesville Farmer’s Market Reaches $1 Million Milestone

October 23, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Exploring the Small Farm Dream- Is Starting an Agricultural Business Right for You?

October 21, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Buy Fresh Buy Local Campaign Plays an Important Role in Supporting Local Farmers

September 30, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Celebrate Auburn: A commemoration of the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Coffee Hill at Auburn on October 11

September 15, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

New Office and Contact Information for PEC's Rappahannock Office

September 3, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Files Response to SCC Hearing Examiner Recommendation on Transmission Line- Case Far From Over

August 20, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Annual Meeting to be Held at Caledonia Farm on September 13

August 13, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

New Farmers' Market to Open at Clevenger's Corner on August 15

August 12, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Statement in Response to VA SCC Conditional Approval of Transmission Line

July 28, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Harper Named Land Conservation Officer for Culpeper and Orange Counties

July 28, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Press Release: PEC Expands Buy Fresh/Buy Local Into Loudoun County

July 28, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

PEC Launches Innovative Web-based Development Tracking Tool

July 16, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Meet The Farmer Dinner at Claires

July 14, 2008. PEC News Release. 

Data Demonstrates Dominion/Allegheny Transmission Line Not Needed

June 27, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

Conservation and Smart Growth Groups Call for Fundamental Reevaluation of Virginia Transportation and Land Use

June 20, 2008. Press Release. 

PEC Sponsoring Wetlands Protection Workshop

June 16, 2008. PEC Press Release. 

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