Madison County

PEC’s Madison County staff supports our land use and land conservation activities in the county. PEC is dedicated to promoting healthy communities and the preservation of Madison’s rural character, environment and historic resources.

New local food guides printed and mailed region-wide

New local food guides printed and mailed region-wide

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From veggies and fruit, to meat and dairy, to beer, wine and more, you'll find your favorite local food in our recently released 2023-2024 guides for the Northern Piedmont, Loudoun County and Charlottesville Area ...
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Northern Piedmont Buy Fresh Buy Local guide arriving in mailboxes now

Northern Piedmont Buy Fresh Buy Local guide arriving in mailboxes now

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With the spring growing season upon the Virginia Piedmont, The Piedmont Environmental Council is pleased to announce the release of its 2023-2024 Buy Fresh Buy Local Northern Piedmont guide, offering a one-stop source connecting consumers to fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, ...
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On the Ground Updates – March 2023

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A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock ...
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Nine-county land conservation totals 6,651 acres in 2022

Nine-county land conservation totals 6,651 acres in 2022

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Last year, landowners partnered with The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and other land trusts and conservation agencies to permanently protect 6,651 acres of land in Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Orange and Rappahannock counties ...
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2023 General Assembly Crossover Update

2023 General Assembly Crossover Update

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This Tuesday marked the halfway point of Virginia’s 2023 General Assembly Session, a date known as ‘crossover.’ The House and Senate have each finished voting on the bills their members put forward, and now move on to consider legislation passed ...
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conservation photo montage

Achieving Conservation Wins Together

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As our 50th anniversary year comes to a close, we are taking stock in the effects of our collective efforts over the last half century toward meaningful conservation and better communities in Virginia’s Piedmont. We are ever grateful to our ...
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On the Ground Updates - December 2022

On the Ground Updates – December 2022

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A series of short updates from around the PEC region - Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock ...
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an aerial mosaic of rural land with a blue pond

Land Use Updates from Madison County

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Open space tax valuation, Comprehensive Plan, and updates on proposals at Robinson River, Criglersville School and near Yoder's Country Market ...
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2022 Highlights

2022 Highlights

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Learn about our efforts to expand conservation and restoration efforts, empower local communities, invest in public access, and connect consumers to local farms in 2022 ...
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sunset over a reservoir surrounded by autumn forests, green pastures and rolling mountains

2022 Photo Contest Winners

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Here are our 2022 photo contest winners! Take a look at these incredible images from around the Virginia Piedmont ...
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