Hugh Kenny

Wildflowers in bloom at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Hugh Kenny

The native meadow at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook is in bloom and can be accessed via Sky Meadows State Park or the Appalachian Trail.

The Germanna Ford Boat Launch is Open!

Posted on May 8, 2024May 10, 2024 by Hugh Kenny

A new public boat launch on the Rapidan River is now open to visitors at Historic Germanna in Orange County.

Video: “The Hidden Costs of the Cloud: Data Centers in Virginia”

Posted on January 16, 2024January 24, 2024 by Hugh Kenny

Virginia is undergoing an unprecedented economic, technological, and environmental transformation, all centered around the activities of one industry: data centers.

Help choose our photo contest winners

Posted on November 6, 2023November 7, 2023 by Hugh Kenny

Here are the 2023 PEC Photo Contest finalists. Take a look and vote for your favorites now!

As the Smoke Clears

Posted on June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 by Hugh Kenny

As the air begins to clear, it’s crucial to remember that we can and must act for a better future. Flooding, intense heat, and increased vulnerability to drought, in addition to wildfires and smoke, are among the top impacts that government at every level must actively prepare for and address.

Video: Gilberts Corner Regional Park: A Conservation Success Story

Posted on April 20, 2023August 15, 2023 by Hugh Kenny

Over 300 acres of land is conserved around Gilberts Corner, where Rt. 15 and Rt. 50 meet. The Piedmont Environmental Council has been working with NOVA Parks for over a decade to permanently protect the land there through conservation easements, while also opening significant parts of it up for the public to use. The results of this work are evident to anyone driving by and will be for generations to come.

Getting ready for the 2023 season at the Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Hugh Kenny

Preparations for the 2023 season are well underway at the Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows! We can’t wait to have volunteers back out in the wake of Spring and to start planting.

Video: Expanding Access to the Rappahannock River

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Hugh Kenny

PEC has been working with partners to make public access to the Rappahannock a reality for all who want to share in its bounty. In the past two years alone, three new boat launches have opened in Fauquier County, making it easier to put canoe or kayak in the water, take a swim, fish, or just sit and enjoy the beautiful river flowing by!