Welcome! Admin

Orange County

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


1,668 Acres Added to Orange County Easements in 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Information on the Wilderness Wal-Mart Development Proposal

Teaser image link to article Information on the Wilderness Wal-Mart Development ProposalThe Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on August 24, and voted 4-1 to approve Wal-Mart's application. Read more about the decision. 

Round Hill Back before the Town

Teaser image link to article Round Hill Back before the TownLearn more about the Round Hill rezoning request that was just approved by the Orange Town Council--and review concerns and unresolved issues about the proposal. 

VDOT Releases New Blueprint for Rt. 29

Teaser image link to article VDOT Releases New Blueprint for Rt. 29VDOT has released a preliminary blueprint for the Rt. 29 Corridor. While some of VDOT's recommendations have merit, others would, if built, fuel even more of the low density sprawl that has created transportation problems in the first place. 

700+ Acres at Montpelier Protected

Teaser image link to article 700+ Acres at Montpelier ProtectedSeven hundred and nineteen acres are newly protected at James Madison's Montpelier, through conservation easements purchased by PEC. 

Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Orange County

Teaser image link to article Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Orange CountyThe Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership is currently collecting information for the management of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Heritage Area which runs through Orange Co. Find out more and how you can help highlight history in the area. 

Current Issues

What's going on and how you can get involved. PEC conducts in-depth analysis of local issues relating the area's natural and community resources. 

Upcoming Events

Find upcoming events in and around Orange County. PEC tracks local events that offer great opportunities to get outside and enjoy the area. 

Land Conservation

Orange is a leader in private land conservation with over 29,000 acres protected, including more than one third of the land in the Madison Barbour Rural Historic District. 

Media Stories

Newspaper, TV, and radio reports on the issues shaping Orange County. 

Archives

Archived Issues/News in Orange County. 

Maps of Orange County

The map library for Orange County currently includes maps of prime farmland, historic districts, over 25,000 acres of land in conservation easement, and more. 

Web Resources for Orange County

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

PEC Staff in Orange County

P.O. Box 266, Orange, VA 22960, Location- 130 W. Main St. Suite 206 Phone...540.672.0141......................Fax...540.672.6265 

Historic downtown Orange, Virginia

Contact our Orange County Staff (540) 672-0141

Sign up for Alerts

Support PEC

Make a donation to support PEC's work in Orange.
Charity Navigator Logo
Quick Poll - pecva.org - Page Usability Survey

Page Usability Survey