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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.


Orange County Circuit Court says Wal-Mart suit can go to trial

On Friday, April 30, 2010, the Orange County Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit will go to trial challenging the zoning approval for a proposed 240,000 sq ft Wal-Mart superstore at the Wilderness Battlefield. 

1,668 Acres Added to Orange County Easements in 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

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. 

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. 

Current Issues

teaserimage 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

teaserimage Find upcoming events in and around Orange County. 

Land Conservation

teaserimage 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

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

Archives

teaserimage Archived Issues/News in Orange County. 

Maps of Orange County

teaserimage 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

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

PEC Staff in Orange County

Contact information for Dan Holmes and Ali Rau. 

Historic downtown Orange, Virginia

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