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Conservation Easements in Fauquier County (time sequence)

Conservation Easements in Fauquier County (time sequence)

Fauquier County has long been a leader in recognizing the importance of protecting its natural, scenic and cultural resources. Take a look at the time series below that shows conservation easements in Fauquier County added …
| | Fauquier County
On the Ground

On the Ground

Read On the Ground updates for Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties …
This is Big!

This is Big!

The opening of the Silver Line this past July was an important step toward a better future for the Washington metropolitan region and the Commonwealth of Virginia. For decades, Tysons has been an example of …
Explore Warrenton Trails

Explore Warrenton Trails

See a map with Warrenton’s trails, and find out where to view additional trail maps in Fauquier County …
Outer Beltway Update

Outer Beltway Update

The Bi-County Parkway project, a key component of the Outer Belt­way scheme, is on hold… for now …
Route 29 Improvements on Track in Charlottesville

Route 29 Improvements on Track in Charlottesville

In our last newsletter, we shared great news regarding the demise of the ill-conceived Western Bypass. As you might recall, a major blow to the project had been delivered back in February, when the Federal …
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Email Alert: Spectra Gas Pipeline Suspended

In early August, Spectra Energy announced it is "suspending its development work on the proposed [project]… We will continue to evaluate opportunities in the region which could include the study corridor in your area, and …
| | Gas Pipelines
PEC Response to Threatening Online Posts

PEC Response to Threatening Online Posts

In the last couple of weeks, The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) has been the subject of a number of articles published online. The articles relate to PEC’s monitoring and enforcement of a conservation easement on …
| | Conserving Your Land
County Rewriting Telecommunication Plan

County Rewriting Telecommunication Plan

Piedmont Environmental Council has concern about some of the changes being proposed in Fauquier County's rewrite of the Plan for Commercial Wireless Facilities. This section of the County Comprehensive plan sets the policies and goals …
This is Big!

This is Big!

The opening of the Silver Line on Saturday is a major event that is an important step towards a better future for the Washington metropolitan region and the Commonwealth of Virginia …