The Town of Culpeper is once again trying to fast-track data centers with a new code amendment, and the Maroon Solar utility-scale solar project is headed to a Board of Supervisors vote on April 7.
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Safeguarding the landscapes, communities and heritage of the Piedmont by involving citizens in public policy and land conservation. Learn more about our work by browsing the subject areas below and find out how to get involved!
Spring Orange County Updates
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s updates on the Valley Link transmission line, the Town of Orange’s data center changes, data center lawsuit updates, and an April 10 conservation event. Get updates at pecva.org/signup.
Join Us for a Q&A on Our New Vantage Data Center Air Quality Study
I’m writing to share a data center air quality study we recently commissioned that showed some alarming results, and to invite you to an event in Loudoun on Thursday, April 9 to learn more about the study findings and how they impact you, and what you can do.
PEC statement on Prince William Digital Gateway latest legal win
The recent ruling by the Virginia Court of Appeals against the Prince William Digital Gateway, in favor of the citizen-backed lawsuits attempting to block it, is another example of the growing grassroots power of Virginians pushing back against uncontrolled data center development.
Spring Tree Planting Volunteer Opportunities
As spring peepers herald in a new season of tree plantings, we invite you to join in the work of conservation.
It’s Time to End Data Centers’ Massive Tax Break
Take Action: Tell your Legislators and the Governor to End the Data Center Tax Subsidy by April 23, 2026.
Pond Management: A Starter Kit for Healthy Pond Management
Got a pond? Or want one? Here’s a starter kit for how to manage a healthy aquatic ecosystem on your property.
Native Plants for Riparian Buffers – and Your Backyard
If you are looking to maximize the shelter provided to terrestrial wildlife, consider these species:
Invasive Species: Identification and Management
Whether you own a large lot with hundreds of acres or just a small suburban yard, there are steps you can take to reduce the presence of invasives on your property.
Riparian Buffer Planting Assistance Programs
PEC, in cooperation with our excellent partners, offers free planting services, including technical assistance, project design, materials and labor to qualifying landowners in the region, through three location-based programs.