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Culpeper County

PEC's Culpeper County office supports our land use and land conservation activities in the County. PEC is dedicated to promoting healthy communities and the preservation of Culpeper's rural character, environment and historic resources.


Landowners Protected 425 Acres in Culpeper in 2011

January 17, 2012 PEC Press Release 

Stabilizing a Shaken Historic District

Teaser image link to article Stabilizing a Shaken Historic DistrictPEC and our partners are providing funds to assess and repair damages to historic buildings in downtown Culpeper, due to the August 23 earthquake. 

Building Fences for Cleaner Streams

Teaser image link to article Building Fences for Cleaner StreamsFarmers are using a unique incentive program coordinated by PEC to fence their livestock out of streams, improving water quality. 

Ordinance Would Fast-Track Development in Culpeper's Rural Areas

Teaser image link to article Ordinance Would Fast-Track Development in Culpeper's Rural AreasCulpeper County's Planning Commission is considering a new zoning ordinance that would encourage sprawl, lower property values, and dramatically change the scenic character of our rural areas. Take a moment to learn more about this issue. 

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). 

Radioactive Rivers

Teaser image link to article Radioactive RiversMining speculators want to end Virginia’s ban on uranium mining this year--a move that could bring radioactive and toxic contamination to water supplies throughout the state. 

Current Issues

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Upcoming Events

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Land Conservation

teaserimage Momentum for land conservation in Culpeper is increasing with over 13,100 acres of private land protected so far. 

Media Stories

teaserimage Newspaper, TV, and radio reports on the issues shaping Culpeper County 

Archives

teaserimage Archived Issues/News in Culpeper. 

Maps of Culpeper County

teaserimage The map library for Culpeper currently includes maps of prime farmland, historic districts, almost 13,100 acres of land in conservation easement, and more. 

Web Resources for Culpeper County

teaserimage Links to city, county, and town websites, as well as links to local offices for select statewide departments. 

PEC Staff in Culpeper

Contact information for Brian Higgins and Ali Rau. 

Revitalization in downtown Culpeper

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