…Paula Combs, Sr. Editor and Public Relations Manager, The Piedmont Environmental Council (o) 540.347.2334 ext. 7021 (c) 720.480.6969 [email protected] Stream crossing projects aim to ease passage for fish, and people…
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President’s Letter – Spring 2019
…Farm easement we reported on last fall. Elected officials know programs that address quality of life issues are central to most people’s priorities for government. Every day, I get updates…
Ten Ways to Make your Business More Bike-Friendly
…walk, run or bike to work make a big difference. PEC’s recent survey indicated that a lack of such facilities prevents many people from biking to work, yet they don’t…
Connecting Community: A park and trail effort in Gordonsville
…recreational options,” said Peter. “Studies show it’s easier to become healthy and stay healthy, in both body and mind, when people have such options where they live.” Localities throughout the…
2020 General Assembly Session
…through session. Conservation Funding and the Budget Virginia’s conservation programs are critical to protecting the water we drink, preserving farms that grow our food and saving places that people love….
Piedmont Environmental Council connects local dairy farm and food pantry needs
…people staying home and gatherings largely halted. Meanwhile, “through our work on local food, PEC has learned that certain types of food and nutrition items have been in very short…
Solarize Stories: Alisa Johnson of Oakham Farm
…a cooperative program to bring solar power to more people in the commonwealth. The campaign provides residents and businesses with pre-negotiated rates with pre-approved installers. If you have been thinking…
Strengthening Local Food Systems
…match up unsellable local milk with the people who needed it most. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, school nutrition programs have been shut down for months, leaving local dairy farmers…
Pushing for Transparency
…people’s ability to engage in any public process. Given this, local governments raised important questions, including: 1) what issues should be addressed; 2) how do we provide a robust public…
Weigh In: Crescere Rural Resort Proposed in Madison County
…bar, outdoor recreation, and an outdoor music venue. The event center is proposed to have an occupancy of 300 people. Weddings and other large scale events are proposed to have…