The Piedmont Environmental Council produces a number of publications, including our quarterly membership newsletter, The Piedmont View, annual reports, Buy Fresh Buy Local guides for the Northern Piedmont, Charlottesville Area, and Loudoun County, and more.
2023-2028 Strategic Plan
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan sets a direction for the years ahead …
Annual Reports
PEC is a locally-based, donor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an accredited land trust. Read through recent annual reports for an in-depth look at program activities and …
Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Buy Fresh Buy Local program helps consumers find local products while building relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets retailers, restaurants, …
Loudoun Outdoors Guide
With over 10,000 acres of parks, public lands, and other natural areas, opportunities abound in Loudoun County for the outdoor enthusiast. Our print guide highlights …
The Piedmont News
The Piedmont News is a weekly email digest of top news stories about conservation, land use, energy, and environmental matters of interest to the region …
The Piedmont View
View articles published in our quarterly membership newsletter, The Piedmont View. To become a PEC member or renew your existing membership, visit our donations page …
Conservation and Restoration Publications
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 …
