The Piedmont Environmental Council Awarded $11,000 Grant to Bring Agrivoltaics to Low-income Urban Communities
PEC has received an $11,000 grant from the Land Trust Alliance and Open Space Institute to help launch an initiative to develop agrivoltaics projects for urban and low-income communities. Agrivoltaics combines food production with on-site …
The Piedmont Environmental Council to Host Annual Bluebell Walk
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) will hold its 23rd Annual Bluebell Walk Sunday, March 29 from 1-3 p.m. along the banks of the Cedar Run at Bonny Brook Farm in Catlett, Virginia …
Kristen Price
A dedicated proponent of servant leadership, Kristen joined the PEC team in early 2026 to align her professional expertise with her passion for the Piedmont. Growing up on a small farm in Hume, she has …
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 …
Act Now: The Quality of Life of Western Loudoun’s Neighborhoods and Communities Depends on You
At the latest working session of the Transportation & Land Use Committee (TLUC), I watched as the Committee ignored staff motions intended to address residents’ long-standing concerns and instead, shifted focus towards appeasing event venues …
Albemarle’s Budget Should Reflect its Promises
It’s budget season in Albemarle County. And you, residents of Albemarle County, have the ability to weigh in on what should be included in next year’s budget …
Press Release: General Assembly Budget Conferees Need to Invest in Quality of Life, Not Big Tech
The Piedmont Environmental Council supports eliminating, or substantially limiting the sales tax credit on data center equipment, to increase revenues available to make life more affordable for Virginia’s families. …
