Piedmont Environmental Council
| Founded | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Warrenton, Virginia, United States |
Region served | Local, regional and state |
Key people | Christopher G. Miller (President) |
| Website | pecva |
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a Virginia-based non-profit organization headquartered in Warrenton, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1972, it works across the Virginia Piedmont on land conservation and on issues including development, transportation, energy infrastructure, and rural land use.[1][2]
The organization operates in a nine-county region that includes Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties, as well as the city of Charlottesville.[3]
History and activities
The organization was formed in 1972 in response to development pressures in Fauquier County.[4]
In the 1990s, the council was involved in opposition to the proposed Disney's America theme park in Prince William County.[5][6]
The organization has participated in regional disputes over electric transmission lines and other infrastructure projects in northern Virginia.[7][8]
In the 2020s, PEC has been involved in debates over the expansion of data centers in Fauquier County.[2]
PEC has also been involved in land conservation through conservation easements, contributing to the protection of large areas of land in the region.[2]
The organization is listed as an accredited land trust by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.[9][10]
See also
References
- ↑ "The Piedmont Environmental Council". Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- 1 2 3 Armus, Teo (2023-02-13). "Amazon data center proposal in Warrenton angers conservation groups and divides town officials". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "About Us". Piedmont Environmental Council. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ Zielinski, Graeme (2000-09-28). "Piedmont Council Celebrates Its Gains". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "Alternative Disney Sites Proposed". The Washington Post. 1994-02-03. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ Tousignant, Marylou (1994-08-20). "Disney Foes Display Motivation, Means". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "Power Crisis Is Overstated, Experts Say". The Washington Post. 2007-01-28. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "Power Line to Track Existing N.Va. Route". The Washington Post. 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "August 2022 Accreditation Decisions". Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "Accredited Land Trusts" (PDF). Land Trust Accreditation Commission. p. 4. Retrieved 2026-04-08.