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Through creativity and collaboration, a Greene County farm stays in the family for the fourth generation
Dustin always wanted to carry on the tradition as the fourth-generation family member to own the farm. His great-grandfather bought the farm in 1939, and it had passed down to his grandfather …
Clouds of Data and Pollution: Gas Plants at Data Centers Threaten Public Health
“It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before,” said Hugh Kenny about his first time visiting the Vantage VA2 data center in Sterling, Virginia …
Troubles with Transmission
“This farm has been in our family for over 100 years. This powerline would destroy so much of what we’ve built here.” …
Piedmont Memorial Overlook: the view that inspired a lifelong commitment
A flash of blue soared over my car windshield. What kind of bird creates a vivid cerulean streak? Was that an Eastern bluebird? Or was it an indigo bunting, the eponymous bird I later heard …
How to save energy this summer
With energy costs in Virginia rising faster than anywhere else in the country thanks to rapid data center buildout, it’s more impactful than ever this summer to reduce your home’s energy use — and, in …
2026 General Assembly Takeaways
The dust has finally settled in Richmond, and those of us who love the Piedmont have a lot to celebrate. With the 2026 General Assembly session (mostly) behind us, it’s clear that the collective voice …
Who’s Protecting the Piedmont?
The beauty of the Piedmont endures thanks to the intentional planning and careful work of many dedicated people and organizations. Here, we highlight three individuals protecting the region in a variety of ways …
Meet the Team: Community Farm
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows in Aldie is a remarkable place punching way above its weight class in community impact. The 8-acre farm, part of the larger 172-acre Roundabout Meadows property …
On the Ground Updates – June 2026
Albemarle & Charlottesville Over the next three years, Albemarle County will implement the AC44 Comprehensive Plan focusing on four major initiatives: The Zoning Modernization project is a comprehensive update to the 40-year-old zoning ordinance to …
President’s Letter: Roads Through History
Every year, The Piedmont Environmental Council takes a day to celebrate the continuing progress toward our core mission of protecting lands and waters while building stronger, more sustainable communities. On a beautiful day at the …
