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PEC Accepting Annual Photo Contest Submissions Through Sept. 30

Now through September 30, photographers are invited to submit their best images of the Virginia …
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PEC Responds to Dominion Energy’s Proposed 2023 Integrated Resource Plan

In September, The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Director of Land Use Julie Bolthouse submitted public comment …
This September, Orvis Giveback Days Will Raise Money for The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Tree Planting Program

This September, Orvis Giveback Days Will Raise Money for The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Tree Planting Program

During the month of September, when you shop at your local Orvis store in Arlington, …
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Where We Work

PEC staff cover nine counties and one city in Virginia’s northern Piedmont region: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.

Focus Areas

We strive to make the Virginia Piedmont a model and leader on conservation, restoration, smart growth and climate action.

Contact Us

We have offices and staff throughout our nine-county region – email, give us a call, or plan to stop by!

Warrenton – Main Office

45 Horner Street
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
540.347.2334 

Charlottesville Office

410 East Water Street, Suite 700
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.2033

Orange Office

11395 Constitution Highway
PO Box 195 
Montpelier Station, VA 22957