The document summarizes the achievements of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) in 2015. Some key points:
- PEC helped protect over 11,500 acres in its nine-county region in Virginia, bringing the total conserved land to over 387,000 acres. This includes protecting a 1,219 acre forested property along the Rappahannock River.
- Fauquier County became the first in Virginia to surpass 100,000 acres of privately conserved land, achieving a significant conservation milestone. The Wainbur Farm helped put the county over this threshold.
- PEC worked with landowners to secure USDA funding to establish agricultural land easements to preserve large family farms
The Piedmont Environmental Council conserved over 11,500 acres in Virginia's Piedmont region in 2013 through land donations and conservation easements. They published a book highlighting 100 local land conservation stories and continued stewardship of protected properties. Major transportation projects like the proposed Route 29 bypass in Charlottesville faced opposition from PEC over environmental and cultural impacts. PEC also worked on habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and supporting rural communities and economies in the region.
The document is PEC's 2014 annual report. It summarizes their work over the past year to conserve land, protect air and water quality, preserve history and culture, support rural economies, and encourage sensible growth. Some of the key accomplishments mentioned include helping to protect over 6,500 acres of land through conservation easements, improving stream conditions for brook trout, and providing education on water quality and land conservation issues.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is active in nine counties and one city in the Virginia Piedmont: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Loudoun, Orange and Rappahannock.
The final report of a pilot program with TVA, Southeast Watershed Forum and the Wilson County Water cooperative group (WCW).
Smart Growth and Planning allow best use of current assets and strategic planning for future resources.
Green infrastructure, conservation, environmental preservation and restoration combine with quality of life and good business.
The document provides an overview of restoration efforts at the Willoughby Preserve that have benefited both the local community and wildlife. It describes how volunteers have removed over 10 acres of invasive vegetation and 900 tons of trash left by illicit campers over the past few years. As a result, native plant life is rebounding and more wildlife, including deer, bobcats, and various birds, are being seen on the preserve. The restoration is making the area safer for public use and recreation, while also improving water quality in the Ventura River watershed by reducing trash. The conservancy plans to add trail and interpretive improvements to further enhance public access and appreciation of the natural habitat.
This annual report from Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) summarizes their accomplishments in 2017. It discusses how PEC and local residents worked to conserve over 6,000 acres of land through conservation easements, protecting a total of over 400,000 acres. It also describes PEC's efforts to restore habitats and native plant species on their properties. PEC supported various community improvement projects focused on managing growth, improving parks and trails, and expanding transportation options.
The Greenway Fund is working to improve waterways in Colorado Springs by advocating for their positive use and securing funding for projects. It helped drive the completion of the Legacy Loop trail system and development of wetlands at America the Beautiful Park. While challenges remain in shifting perspectives and overcoming concrete channels, the Greenway Fund envisions local creeks and rivers becoming valued community assets, providing recreation, nature and economic benefits to residents.
The annual report summarizes the Potomac Conservancy's work in 2014 to protect the Potomac River and build a local movement for clean water. In 2014, the Conservancy permanently protected 470 acres of land, removed over 10,000 pounds of trash from shorelines, and had over 17,000 people take action through volunteering, petitions, or donations. The report discusses the ongoing threat of polluted runoff to the river and the importance of citizen involvement in achieving the goal of a swimmable and fishable Potomac by 2025.
The Piedmont Environmental Council conserved over 11,500 acres in Virginia's Piedmont region in 2013 through land donations and conservation easements. They published a book highlighting 100 local land conservation stories and continued stewardship of protected properties. Major transportation projects like the proposed Route 29 bypass in Charlottesville faced opposition from PEC over environmental and cultural impacts. PEC also worked on habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and supporting rural communities and economies in the region.
The document is PEC's 2014 annual report. It summarizes their work over the past year to conserve land, protect air and water quality, preserve history and culture, support rural economies, and encourage sensible growth. Some of the key accomplishments mentioned include helping to protect over 6,500 acres of land through conservation easements, improving stream conditions for brook trout, and providing education on water quality and land conservation issues.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is active in nine counties and one city in the Virginia Piedmont: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Loudoun, Orange and Rappahannock.
The final report of a pilot program with TVA, Southeast Watershed Forum and the Wilson County Water cooperative group (WCW).
Smart Growth and Planning allow best use of current assets and strategic planning for future resources.
Green infrastructure, conservation, environmental preservation and restoration combine with quality of life and good business.
The document provides an overview of restoration efforts at the Willoughby Preserve that have benefited both the local community and wildlife. It describes how volunteers have removed over 10 acres of invasive vegetation and 900 tons of trash left by illicit campers over the past few years. As a result, native plant life is rebounding and more wildlife, including deer, bobcats, and various birds, are being seen on the preserve. The restoration is making the area safer for public use and recreation, while also improving water quality in the Ventura River watershed by reducing trash. The conservancy plans to add trail and interpretive improvements to further enhance public access and appreciation of the natural habitat.
This annual report from Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) summarizes their accomplishments in 2017. It discusses how PEC and local residents worked to conserve over 6,000 acres of land through conservation easements, protecting a total of over 400,000 acres. It also describes PEC's efforts to restore habitats and native plant species on their properties. PEC supported various community improvement projects focused on managing growth, improving parks and trails, and expanding transportation options.
The Greenway Fund is working to improve waterways in Colorado Springs by advocating for their positive use and securing funding for projects. It helped drive the completion of the Legacy Loop trail system and development of wetlands at America the Beautiful Park. While challenges remain in shifting perspectives and overcoming concrete channels, the Greenway Fund envisions local creeks and rivers becoming valued community assets, providing recreation, nature and economic benefits to residents.
The annual report summarizes the Potomac Conservancy's work in 2014 to protect the Potomac River and build a local movement for clean water. In 2014, the Conservancy permanently protected 470 acres of land, removed over 10,000 pounds of trash from shorelines, and had over 17,000 people take action through volunteering, petitions, or donations. The report discusses the ongoing threat of polluted runoff to the river and the importance of citizen involvement in achieving the goal of a swimmable and fishable Potomac by 2025.
The fall 2014 edition of Private Forest Matters—a quarterly newsletter distributed to members of the Private Forest Landowners Association. Includes information on: water management tips for forest owners, upcoming municipal elections, rebuilding coho populations in the Englishman River, tribute to Maxine Haley.
This presentation describes how the greatest conservation successes occur in collaboration with non-profit partners. This presentation was made at NRPA Conference New Orleans in 2017 and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association state conference in Rochester in 2018. Both presentation were made with my co-presenter Jim Garges.
The document discusses regional growth and development patterns in the Nashville, TN area from 2020 to 2035 based on current trends. It notes that the regional population is projected to grow from 1.7 million in 2008 to 2.6 million in 2035. It identifies factors that influence land suitability and development patterns such as environmental constraints, availability of land, and infrastructure. The document also discusses emerging issues like traffic congestion if current trends continue and opportunities to take a more regional approach to transportation, land use, and development policies.
A Tale of Two CRAs: How Community Redevelopment Agencies in Florida Implement...garrjacobs
This is a discussion of the CRA system in Florida and how it can be used to fund development of Healthy Communities. Focusing on programs and development types that are traditionally outside of normally funding sources from Sewer infrastructure and alternative storm water treatment to new treads in Public housing.
This is the presentation to a webinar hosted by the AIA Housing Knowledge Community and the Open Architecture Collaborative. Originally aired on 12/4/17.
Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, commander of Navy Installations Command (CNIC), and Rear Adm. Mary Jackson, commander of Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE), visited Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport and Stennis Space Center as part of a tour of Southeast region bases. During their visit, they received briefings and toured facilities, speaking with tenants. Capt. Cheryl Hansen, NCBC commanding officer, accompanied them. The visit was Adm. Smith's first to Gulfport since assuming command of CNIC in 2014.
Lake Nasworthy Redevelopment Initiative Presentation - Gateway San Angelo Com...City of San Angelo Texas
This document outlines a master plan for redeveloping Lake Nasworthy in San Angelo, Texas. The plan includes: (1) dividing the lake area into zones for neighborhoods, nature, action sports, and a harbor village; (2) developing an integrated trail system around the lake; and (3) constructing a heritage interpretive center to promote tourism and education around San Angelo's history and environment. The overall goal is to leverage the lake's potential for recreation, tourism, and economic development while preserving neighborhoods and the local character of the area.
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission 2012-2013 Annual Report summarizes:
- The park system served over 2 million visitors and brought people together through exceptional programs and events while upholding their 11 core values including community enrichment, health, and stewardship.
- New programs included portable swimming lessons for hundreds of rural children and a challenge course at James Island County Park.
- Financially, the park holds a top bond rating and operates with a general fund and enterprise funds covering operations.
- The report highlights the park's accomplishments in 2012-2013 such as health programs, educational outreach, safety trainings, and exceptional customer service.
JetBlue and The Ocean Foundation recently released EcoEarnings: A Shore Thing, a report that highlights the connection between ecosystems and revenue. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/JetBlue-Infographic-Eco-Earnings-Shore-Thing#sthash.gf7RPDdo.dpuf
The document is a local newspaper covering multiple towns in northern New Jersey. It includes short articles about friends building a snow bear sculpture, historical burglaries along the railroad, a stellar Westwood High School student earning an award, and Junior Cardinals cheerleaders delivering wreaths to thank ambulance crews for their service during the COVID pandemic. It also summarizes debates around updating the zoning master plan in Woodcliff Lake and a potential large property tax refund in the Township of Washington.
The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce held its annual fundraising banquet with a Mardi Gras theme. Many guests wore masks and costumes. Food and drinks were served along with live jazz music. A comedian provided entertainment. Local businesses donated baskets and items for a silent auction to raise money for the Chamber. Awards were given to small and large businesses of the year. Individual awards were also given to recognize community members.
The document discusses engaging youth in restoration efforts of the Colorado River Delta as an important step in developing connections between youth and natural environments and training dedicated stewards of the Earth's natural resources. It highlights Sonoran Institute's efforts to involve youth in restoration work in the Colorado River Delta region.
This project by the Santa Clara Valley Water District aims to clean up homeless encampments along creeks to reduce water contamination and protect water infrastructure. It coordinates with local agencies and non-profits to address environmental issues caused by encampments while also connecting homeless individuals with social services. The project has exceeded its commitment of 52 annual cleanups by conducting over 400 cleanups per year and removing nearly 1,000 tons of trash and debris. Funding comes from voter-approved water management funds and additional allocations to address rising demands and safety concerns for cleanup crews.
This document summarizes information from the February 2017 newsletter of the Fall River Office of Economic Development. It discusses the FRRA weighing in on a proposal by National Grid to relocate electrical towers. The FRRA supports the tower relocation but wants National Grid to remove fencing and build a waterfront walkway to improve public access. It also lists upcoming economic development workshops and highlights a former Fall River resident, Malcolm Kispert, who had a distinguished career at MIT.
The Piedmont Environmental Council was created in 1972 to help communities respond to changes and development pressures. Since then, over 400,000 acres in the Virginia Piedmont region have been permanently protected through conservation easements on private land, more than doubling the size of Shenandoah National Park. In 2018, over 7,700 additional acres were protected through 60 new easements. The PEC works to engage citizens, educate about conservation issues, and empower local leaders to develop strategies that support conservation and preserve the Piedmont region.
PEC's annual report summarizes their activities and accomplishments in 2020. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, PEC was able to protect over 5,000 additional acres of land through conservation easements. They also launched a successful Farm to Food Bank initiative that provided over 25,000 pounds of produce, 30,000 gallons of milk, and 11,000 pounds of meat to food insecure individuals. PEC expanded production at their community farm and farmers market to increase local food availability and support rural economies during the pandemic.
The document summarizes the Transportation Corridor Agencies' environmental initiatives over the past 25 years. Some key efforts include establishing over 2,000 acres of protected habitat and open space, contributing funding and land to establish the Natural Communities Conservation Plan which protects over 37,000 acres, restoring coastal sage scrub habitat on a closed landfill to support endangered species, restoring a drainage ditch into thriving wetlands providing habitat for protected species, monitoring wildlife using motion cameras and GPS trackers to improve undercrossings and ensure safe passage, and constructing undercrossings under the toll roads to allow wildlife to cross without interruption of their natural habitat corridors.
The document discusses the history of conservation efforts in Southwest Florida over the past 50 years led by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. It summarizes that the Conservancy was founded in the 1960s to protect Rookery Bay from development, and has since expanded its work to include land acquisition, environmental research, education, and advocacy to promote balanced growth and water quality protection. The Conservancy has helped preserve over 100,000 acres and faces ongoing challenges around population growth and water pollution, but remains committed to conservation for future generations.
This presentation was made at the NRPA 2017 annual conference in New Orleans and the 2018 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association state conference with my co-presenter Jim Garges.
IDNR Presentation on Opportunities for Evanston Partnershipcityofevanston
The City of Evanston held a community meeting on January 15, 2014 where the Illinois Department of Natural Resources gave a presentation on opportunities for a partnership.
The document discusses the designation of the Detroit River as an American Heritage River in 1998 and the subsequent efforts through the Greater Detroit American Heritage Rivers Initiative to restore the environmental health and promote the economic development of the Detroit River area. It highlights several accomplishments from 2004, such as constructing fish habitats, preserving land, and expanding greenway trails. The initiative continues to leverage funding and support revitalization projects along the Detroit River.
The fall 2014 edition of Private Forest Matters—a quarterly newsletter distributed to members of the Private Forest Landowners Association. Includes information on: water management tips for forest owners, upcoming municipal elections, rebuilding coho populations in the Englishman River, tribute to Maxine Haley.
This presentation describes how the greatest conservation successes occur in collaboration with non-profit partners. This presentation was made at NRPA Conference New Orleans in 2017 and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association state conference in Rochester in 2018. Both presentation were made with my co-presenter Jim Garges.
The document discusses regional growth and development patterns in the Nashville, TN area from 2020 to 2035 based on current trends. It notes that the regional population is projected to grow from 1.7 million in 2008 to 2.6 million in 2035. It identifies factors that influence land suitability and development patterns such as environmental constraints, availability of land, and infrastructure. The document also discusses emerging issues like traffic congestion if current trends continue and opportunities to take a more regional approach to transportation, land use, and development policies.
A Tale of Two CRAs: How Community Redevelopment Agencies in Florida Implement...garrjacobs
This is a discussion of the CRA system in Florida and how it can be used to fund development of Healthy Communities. Focusing on programs and development types that are traditionally outside of normally funding sources from Sewer infrastructure and alternative storm water treatment to new treads in Public housing.
This is the presentation to a webinar hosted by the AIA Housing Knowledge Community and the Open Architecture Collaborative. Originally aired on 12/4/17.
Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, commander of Navy Installations Command (CNIC), and Rear Adm. Mary Jackson, commander of Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE), visited Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport and Stennis Space Center as part of a tour of Southeast region bases. During their visit, they received briefings and toured facilities, speaking with tenants. Capt. Cheryl Hansen, NCBC commanding officer, accompanied them. The visit was Adm. Smith's first to Gulfport since assuming command of CNIC in 2014.
Lake Nasworthy Redevelopment Initiative Presentation - Gateway San Angelo Com...City of San Angelo Texas
This document outlines a master plan for redeveloping Lake Nasworthy in San Angelo, Texas. The plan includes: (1) dividing the lake area into zones for neighborhoods, nature, action sports, and a harbor village; (2) developing an integrated trail system around the lake; and (3) constructing a heritage interpretive center to promote tourism and education around San Angelo's history and environment. The overall goal is to leverage the lake's potential for recreation, tourism, and economic development while preserving neighborhoods and the local character of the area.
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission 2012-2013 Annual Report summarizes:
- The park system served over 2 million visitors and brought people together through exceptional programs and events while upholding their 11 core values including community enrichment, health, and stewardship.
- New programs included portable swimming lessons for hundreds of rural children and a challenge course at James Island County Park.
- Financially, the park holds a top bond rating and operates with a general fund and enterprise funds covering operations.
- The report highlights the park's accomplishments in 2012-2013 such as health programs, educational outreach, safety trainings, and exceptional customer service.
JetBlue and The Ocean Foundation recently released EcoEarnings: A Shore Thing, a report that highlights the connection between ecosystems and revenue. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/JetBlue-Infographic-Eco-Earnings-Shore-Thing#sthash.gf7RPDdo.dpuf
The document is a local newspaper covering multiple towns in northern New Jersey. It includes short articles about friends building a snow bear sculpture, historical burglaries along the railroad, a stellar Westwood High School student earning an award, and Junior Cardinals cheerleaders delivering wreaths to thank ambulance crews for their service during the COVID pandemic. It also summarizes debates around updating the zoning master plan in Woodcliff Lake and a potential large property tax refund in the Township of Washington.
The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce held its annual fundraising banquet with a Mardi Gras theme. Many guests wore masks and costumes. Food and drinks were served along with live jazz music. A comedian provided entertainment. Local businesses donated baskets and items for a silent auction to raise money for the Chamber. Awards were given to small and large businesses of the year. Individual awards were also given to recognize community members.
The document discusses engaging youth in restoration efforts of the Colorado River Delta as an important step in developing connections between youth and natural environments and training dedicated stewards of the Earth's natural resources. It highlights Sonoran Institute's efforts to involve youth in restoration work in the Colorado River Delta region.
This project by the Santa Clara Valley Water District aims to clean up homeless encampments along creeks to reduce water contamination and protect water infrastructure. It coordinates with local agencies and non-profits to address environmental issues caused by encampments while also connecting homeless individuals with social services. The project has exceeded its commitment of 52 annual cleanups by conducting over 400 cleanups per year and removing nearly 1,000 tons of trash and debris. Funding comes from voter-approved water management funds and additional allocations to address rising demands and safety concerns for cleanup crews.
This document summarizes information from the February 2017 newsletter of the Fall River Office of Economic Development. It discusses the FRRA weighing in on a proposal by National Grid to relocate electrical towers. The FRRA supports the tower relocation but wants National Grid to remove fencing and build a waterfront walkway to improve public access. It also lists upcoming economic development workshops and highlights a former Fall River resident, Malcolm Kispert, who had a distinguished career at MIT.
The Piedmont Environmental Council was created in 1972 to help communities respond to changes and development pressures. Since then, over 400,000 acres in the Virginia Piedmont region have been permanently protected through conservation easements on private land, more than doubling the size of Shenandoah National Park. In 2018, over 7,700 additional acres were protected through 60 new easements. The PEC works to engage citizens, educate about conservation issues, and empower local leaders to develop strategies that support conservation and preserve the Piedmont region.
PEC's annual report summarizes their activities and accomplishments in 2020. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, PEC was able to protect over 5,000 additional acres of land through conservation easements. They also launched a successful Farm to Food Bank initiative that provided over 25,000 pounds of produce, 30,000 gallons of milk, and 11,000 pounds of meat to food insecure individuals. PEC expanded production at their community farm and farmers market to increase local food availability and support rural economies during the pandemic.
The document summarizes the Transportation Corridor Agencies' environmental initiatives over the past 25 years. Some key efforts include establishing over 2,000 acres of protected habitat and open space, contributing funding and land to establish the Natural Communities Conservation Plan which protects over 37,000 acres, restoring coastal sage scrub habitat on a closed landfill to support endangered species, restoring a drainage ditch into thriving wetlands providing habitat for protected species, monitoring wildlife using motion cameras and GPS trackers to improve undercrossings and ensure safe passage, and constructing undercrossings under the toll roads to allow wildlife to cross without interruption of their natural habitat corridors.
The document discusses the history of conservation efforts in Southwest Florida over the past 50 years led by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. It summarizes that the Conservancy was founded in the 1960s to protect Rookery Bay from development, and has since expanded its work to include land acquisition, environmental research, education, and advocacy to promote balanced growth and water quality protection. The Conservancy has helped preserve over 100,000 acres and faces ongoing challenges around population growth and water pollution, but remains committed to conservation for future generations.
This presentation was made at the NRPA 2017 annual conference in New Orleans and the 2018 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association state conference with my co-presenter Jim Garges.
IDNR Presentation on Opportunities for Evanston Partnershipcityofevanston
The City of Evanston held a community meeting on January 15, 2014 where the Illinois Department of Natural Resources gave a presentation on opportunities for a partnership.
The document discusses the designation of the Detroit River as an American Heritage River in 1998 and the subsequent efforts through the Greater Detroit American Heritage Rivers Initiative to restore the environmental health and promote the economic development of the Detroit River area. It highlights several accomplishments from 2004, such as constructing fish habitats, preserving land, and expanding greenway trails. The initiative continues to leverage funding and support revitalization projects along the Detroit River.
The document summarizes the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's presentation on their recently acquired property at the site of the former Blue Heron Paper Mill adjacent to Willamette Falls. It discusses:
- The Tribes' ancestral and treaty rights to lands surrounding the falls.
- Plans to remediate contamination at the site, invest in infrastructure, and develop a master plan focused on environmental restoration, public access, and thoughtful redevelopment while strengthening cultural connections.
- Securing an EPA brownfields grant to help fund cleanup activities and master planning over the next 3-5 years.
- The Tribe's vision is to restore the riverbank and channels, create open spaces, and redevelop the
2022 APA New Jersey Annual Awards Reception [Program]APA-NJ
APA New Jersey was pleased to host its annual awards program on December 15th to honor this year's Great Places in New Jersey designees and Planning Excellence Awards recipients.
The Ventura River Parkway Plan is set to be officially rolled out in the coming months after receiving a $100,000 grant. The plan is the result of years of efforts by local leaders, agencies, businesses, and environmental groups to reclaim the river as an economic asset, protect its resources, and reconnect people to the river through recreation. The parkway will provide natural flood management, economic benefits, and recreational open space for the community in line with previous state funding initiatives.
Ottawa County Parks annual report for fiscal year 2019 (10/1/2018-9/30/2019). Thank you to volunteer photographer Mike Lozon for providing many of the images used in this report.
The document is the 2002 annual report for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. It discusses the Authority's mission to provide a safe and affordable water supply while preserving open spaces. It highlights several projects from the past year, including rebuilding the Lake Whitney Water Treatment Plant, purchasing land to protect watersheds, and supporting community initiatives after 9/11. The report expresses confidence in the Authority's role as a regional leader while acknowledging the new security challenges faced since 9/11.
The document summarizes the 2015 Annual Trails Report from the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. It highlights that 29 trail grant projects were completed totaling $7.8 million, and 67 new projects were awarded $7.2 million. It also announces that the Heritage Rail Trail County Park in York County was selected as the 2015 Trail of the Year for providing nearby outdoor opportunities and linking to regional history and trails.
This document discusses the work of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council in promoting sustainable tourism development in the Blackstone River Valley region. It outlines the Council's efforts to build partnerships across various stakeholders, develop tourism while preserving environmental and cultural resources, and establish the region as a sustainable tourism destination through initiatives like the Sustainable Tourism Laboratory. The Council works to balance economic development, environmental protection, and social improvement through place-making and following principles from organizations like the UNWTO and National Geographic.
The document is a report from the Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) summarizing their accomplishments in 2015-2016. Some key points:
- HRWC advocated to eliminate carcinogenic coal tar sealants, educating 10,000 residents and helping pass bans in local communities.
- They conducted a 3-year study of Norton Creek to address water quality issues and will release a restoration plan.
- HRWC renewed protections for the Huron River Natural River District with local partners.
- Their education programs engaged 800 students in hands-on watershed learning.
- Habitat restoration projects included installing osprey nesting platforms and improving fish habitats.
- HRWC's
This document summarizes funding programs and initiatives to support coastal communities in the UK that face economic challenges. It outlines two key funds - the Coastal Communities Fund that has provided over £132 million for projects creating over 12,000 jobs, and the Coastal Revival Fund that has awarded £3.7 million for heritage restoration projects. It also describes Coastal Community Teams that help communities develop economic plans and priorities to promote growth. The overall aim is to empower coastal communities and unlock barriers to development through local partnerships and regeneration projects.
The document discusses several ongoing and upcoming projects and events in Downtown Myrtle Beach. It summarizes that the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation's (DRC) mission is to revitalize downtown and facilitate improvements like burying utilities and widening sidewalks on North Ocean Boulevard. It also mentions upcoming special events like the Carolina Country Music Festival in June and that the DRC offers low-interest loans to renovate storefronts in the downtown area.
A local man is petitioning to remove Pymatuning Creek from its designation as a wild and scenic river by the state of Ohio, claiming the designation infringes on private property rights. State officials maintain the designation does not restrict land use or authorize entering private property. The designation aims to preserve the natural character and conservation values of the creek corridor while involving local communities in long-term protection efforts.
On October 23, 2023, The Piedmont Environmental Council hosted a community meeting in Upperville, VA on data centers and associated energy infrastructure. The presentation, given by The Piedmont Environmental Council President Chris Miller, is available to view and download.
The presentation focused on transmission line proposals released by PJM Interconnection on September 5, 2023 and the underlying cause: data center demand growth in Virginia. The presentation was followed by a Q&A with PEC staff, along with leaders from Citizens for Fauquier County, Protect Fauquier and The Coalition to Protect Prince William County.
Sources of information in presentation:
PEC’s Interactive Transmission Line Map: https://www.pecva.org/transmissionmap
PJM: https://www.pjm.com/
Slide 20: https://www.vedp.org/industry/data-centers
Slide 29: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/hidden-costs-ai-impending-energy-and-resource-strain
Slide 30: https://rga.lis.virginia.gov/Published/2021/SD17
Slide 37: https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/05/03/dominion-projects-new-gas-plants-advanced-nuclear-will-be-needed-to-meet-soaring-demand/
Slide 38: https://cdn-dominionenergy-prd-001.azureedge.net/-/media/pdfs/global/company/2023-va-integrated-resource-plan.pdf
Slide 41: https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/02/02/are-virginia-ratepayers-and-residents-subsidizing-the-data-center-industry/
This presentation was given by Tee Clarkson with First Earth 2030 and the Rappahannock River Roundtable at The Piedmont Environmental Council's Sources of Conservation Funding Workshop on July 20, 2023.
This presentation was given by Dean Dodson with Fauquier County at The Piedmont Environmental Council's Sources of Conservation Funding Workshop on July 20, 2023.
This document provides an introduction to conservation easements. It defines a conservation easement as a voluntary land preservation agreement where a landowner gives up certain property rights while retaining overall ownership. Conservation easements must further conservation purposes like preservation of land, habitat, or historic structures to provide a public benefit. Landowners who donate easements may be eligible for tax benefits like deductions and state tax credits. Non-profit land trusts and government agencies accept conservation easement donations to ensure the restrictions are upheld over time.
This presentation was given by October Greenfield, PEC's Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, at The Piedmont Environmental Council's Sources of Conservation Funding Workshop on July 20, 2023.
This presentation was given by Casey Iames, District Conservationist for Fauquier, Prince William, Loudoun and Fairfax counties, at The Piedmont Environmental Council's Sources of Conservation Funding Workshop on July 20, 2023.
The John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District (JMSWCD) aims to provide leadership, technical assistance, and education to citizens in Fauquier County, Virginia on soil stewardship and water quality protection. Key functions include administering the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program and providing conservation assistance and education. JMSWCD receives state, federal, and grant funding and prioritizes projects in high-ranking watersheds. Examples of funded best management practices include stream fencing, riparian buffers, and cover crops. JMSWCD also runs local water quality programs and stream monitoring.
This document discusses the impacts of data center growth on Virginia's clean energy future and outlines potential solutions. Key points:
- Data center energy demand is growing exponentially in Virginia and straining the electric grid, requiring hundreds of acres of utility-scale solar per building.
- This threatens decades of land, wildlife, water, and air quality conservation efforts in the state. One data center can require 300-900 acres of solar development.
- Dominion's 2023 integrated resource plan forecasts doubling of peak electric load by 2037 due largely to data centers, and proposes billions for new gas plants and transmission lines rather than renewable energy.
- Solutions discussed include accelerating the transition to distributed and utility-scale
The document summarizes a community meeting about data centers and diesel generators in Loudoun County, Virginia. It discusses how the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is proposing a variance to allow backup diesel generators at data centers to run more frequently, which would impact air quality and public health. The meeting covered background on regulations, health impacts of pollutants, concerns about the variance, and calls for the community to submit comments opposing the variance to DEQ and calling on elected officials and industry to take action to address the problem.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already have a condition.
One winner from each of our four categories will be selected by popular vote at pecva.org/photovote. Voting will remain open until Monday, November 23, 2020.
The 2020 PEC Photo Contest featured finalists in three categories: Beautiful Landscapes & Streetscapes (entries 1-5), Native Plants & Wildlife (entries 6-10), and Wonderful Waters (entries 11-15). There was also a Youth Category (entries 16-20). The document lists the titles, photographers, and entry numbers of the finalist photographs in each category of the photo contest.
On September 29, Piedmont Environmental Council President, Chris Miller, and field staff held an online conversation about the current challenges and opportunities facing communities in Loudoun County, VA.
On September 11, Piedmont Environmental Council President, Chris Miller, and field staff held an online conversation about the current challenges and opportunities facing communities in Clarke County, VA.
View the slidedeck from The Piedmont Environmental Council and Local Energy Alliance Program's Solarize Webinar on August 18, 2020. Find out more about rooftop and ground mount solar options for your home, farm or business.
On August 11, Piedmont Environmental Council President, Chris Miller, and field staff held an online conversation about the current challenges and opportunities facing communities in Fauquier County.
June 26, 2020 -- PEC seeks to secure contracted professional engineering services to complete (1) a Geotechnical Report and (2) a Final Design for fish-friendly and flood-resilient structures to replace culverts at ONLY the Piney River (VA Rt. 653) pilot project site in Rappahannock County, VA.
On June 25, Piedmont Environmental Council President, Chris Miller, and field staff held an online conversation about the current challenges and opportunities facing communities in Madison and Orange counties.
While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause a great deal of uncertainty in our lives, a great deal of conservation work is still being done at the local level.
On June 23, Piedmont Environmental Council President, Chris Miller, and field staff held an online conversation about the current challenges and opportunities facing communities in the Albemarle and Charlottesville area.
While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause a great deal of uncertainty in our lives, a great deal of conservation work is still being done at the local level.
This presentation was given by David Wood of Chesapeake Stormwater Network during the June 11, 2020, PEC webinar titled Capturing the Rain: Green Infrastructure Options for HOA Common Areas.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
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Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
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2. W
e’ve never been accused of having overly modest
goals. Thirty years ago, PEC initiated the concept
of the Piedmont Reserve—a permanently
protected area comprising 50 percent of privately owned land
in Virginia’s northern Piedmont, or about one million acres.
That was a lofty vision. At the time, less than 40,000 acres in
our region were protected by conservation easements.
We love to use maps to tell stories. When you turn this page,
take a look at the progress of land conservation over the past
thirty years. They show our vision taking shape.
Today, more than 387,000 acres of private land in Virginia’s
northern Piedmont are permanently protected. In 2015,
Fauquier became the first county in Virginia to surpass
100,000 acres of land permanently protected by conservation
easements, representing more than a quarter of the land area
of the county. Albemarle has more than 97,000 permanently
protected acres, including more than 4,000 acres that were
placed in conservation just last year alone.
As always, there are challenges and opportunities in the years
ahead. But our efforts to demonstrate the conservation of
land and water resources as a state priority have resulted in
a major increase in funding in the coming years, with more
than $20 million for land conservation and more than $140
million for water quality programs. These, too, are the result
of the ambitious goal of restoring water quality in Virginia’s
rivers and streams and in the Chesapeake Bay.
We set another immodest goal twenty years ago, when we
started the Coalition for Smarter Growth in partnership with
the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Audubon Naturalist
Society, the Surface Transportation Policy Project and local
funders. The Coalition, PEC and STPP laid out a Blueprint
for A Better Region that demonstrated the possibilities
of transit-oriented development in the Washington
metropolitan region.
Many leaders initially dismissed the Blueprint as wishful
thinking. However, communities have increasingly focused
on smart growth. Today, more than 80 percent of new office
construction in the Washington metro region occurs within
a quarter-mile of a Metro station. By advocating successfully
for focused growth near our Metro stations, we’ve helped
preserve the rural Piedmont.
The investment in the Silver Line to Loudoun County
presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve
travel and commutes, restore air and water quality, enhance
our ability to preserve the rural economy and ultimately,
transform the quality of life in the communities along the
Metro line and in the region as a whole. Already in Tysons
and other areas along the Silver Line, new housing, stores and
offices are being built at a furious clip, to meet the demand
of residents and businesses to live and work in walkable
communities.
Since 1993, PEC has been based at 45 Horner Street, a
historic 18th-century house in downtown Warrenton.
Dear Friends,
”In 2015, Fauquier
became the first
county in Virginia
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COVER: A BARN AND SPRING WILDFLOWERS OFF
BRADDOCK ROAD IN LOUDOUN COUNTY.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY ON A THISTLE.
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3. MAP OF THE PIEDMONT 2
land conservation 4
clean water 6
energy solutions 8
history and beauty 10
better communities 12
strong rural economies 14
habitat restoration 16
connecting people
and nature
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THE PIEDMONT
FOUNDATION 20
CONTRIBUTIONS 21
LEGACY GIFTS 24
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND STAFF
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STATEMENTS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION
During that time our staff has expanded from 10 to 35,
and we outgrew our “home” many years ago, requiring
leased space to accommodate them. Consistent with our
Smart Growth principles of staying close to government
agencies and businesses with whom we work on a daily
basis, we chose to stay in Warrenton. We launched a $3
million capital campaign to expand 45 Horner Street
while preserving its historic character. We completed
the fundraising campaign in 2015, and moved into our
improved headquarters in October.
We are grateful to the individuals, businesses and
foundations who generously donated to our building fund,
but especially to Doug Larson, who fearlessly led PEC
through our building campaign.
For 16 years, Doug has been an extraordinary ambassador
and fundraiser for PEC. His passion, knowledge and
remarkable gifts as a communicator have been instrumental to PEC’s success and
growth. Doug has thought big—and done big things. We wish him well as he begins
his well-deserved retirement.
We have to keep thinking, and doing, big to succeed in preserving the Piedmont’s
unique landscapes, communities and history.
Sincerely,
contents
Chris Miller
President
Jean Perin
Co-Chair, Board of Directors
George L. Ohrstrom II
Co-Chair, Board of Directors
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7. `` A total of 11,585 acres were protected in
PEC’s nine-county service region in 2015,
bringing the total amount of privately
conserved land in our region to more than
387,000 acres.
`` One of the lands PEC helped protect
was the Ellis Mine easement in Culpeper
County, a 1,219-acre forested property
bordering the Rappahannock River. The Ellis
Mine property features 1.5 miles of frontage
and 25 acres of floodplain along the river.
`` PEC worked with two landowners in Cul-
peper and Orange counties to successfully
secure USDA NRCS funding for Agricul-
tural Land Easements (ALE) on their prop-
erty. Offered through the federal Agricul-
tural Conservation Easement Program, ALE
focuses on preserving productive working
lands like these large family farms.
Fauquier hits a conservation milestone
2015 Highlights
County
Acres protected
in 2015
by Conservation
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Total Acres
protected by
Conservation
Easements
Albemarle 4,177 97,063
Clarke 50 23,729
Culpeper 1,318 18,077
Fauquier 1,685 101,070
Greene 68 10,448
Loudoun 2,037 54,839
Madison 533 14,917
Orange 738 34,880
Rappahannock 979 32,345
PEC Region 11,585 387,368
In 2015, Fauquier became the first Virginia
county to surpass 100,000 acres of perma-
nently protected land. This achievement
represents the collective investment of hundreds
of landowners and farmers, and the citizens and
leaders of the county, in preserving the beautiful
landscape and strong rural economy of Fauquier
for generations to come.
Wainbur Farm, a working dairy operation near
Calverton in southern Fauquier, put the county
over the 100,000 acre mark. Four generations
of the Burton family have owned and operated
the farm. In 2010 the Burtons entered into an
agreement through the county’s Purchase of
Development Rights (PDR) program to conserve
396 acres. In 2015, the family placed an addi-
tional 167 acres in conservation easement.
Fauquier’s PDR program has protected more than
10,125 acres in the county since its inception in
2002. Just as important, it’s provided income that
farmers have plowed back into the land, support-
ing new investments in their farm operations.
RACHEL BURTON AT HER FAMILY’S WAINBUR FARM.
Photo by Paula Combs
11,585 Acres
Protected in 2015
`` PEC organized several workshops to help
landowners and professional advisors
navigate the conservation easement and
stewardship process. In June, we held an
“Estate Planning for Rural Landowners”
workshop in Culpeper for people inter-
ested in how conservation measures can
facilitate transferring land to the next gen-
eration. Adam Downing, Virginia Coopera-
tive Extension, and Rex Linville and Maggi
MacQuilliam of PEC discussed the advan-
tages of planning ahead for the succession
of farms and forests. In June we hosted a
professional education seminar on the les-
sons learned from recent tax court cases
regarding conservation easements. The
workshop was attended by approximately
100 professionals from around the region
who heard presentations from IRS attor-
neys, Virginia Department of Taxation staff,
a tax court judge and a legal scholar.
`` In December, Congress passed
legislation that makes permanent the
enhanced federal tax incentive for the
donation of a conservation easement.
PEC has been a leading advocate for
this provision, in partnership with the
Land Trust Alliance. PEC continues to
provide information to members of
Congress and their staff on the entire
range of conservation incentives,
including appropriations for federal
conservation programs such as the
Land and Water Conservation Fund,
Agricultural Conservation Easements,
and the American Battlefield
Protection Program.
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land conservation
9. `` In April, PEC partnered with Friends of the
Rappahannock and the John Marshall Soil and Water
Conservation District to hold “From the Rappahannock,
For the Rappahannock” at the Marriott Ranch in
Fauquier. The event celebrated conservation successes
along the Rappahannock River from the headwaters to
the Chesapeake Bay. Seventy-five volunteers planted
350 trees and 700 live stakes over an area of three acres
along the bank of a Rappahannock headwaters stream.
The event also featured oysters from Tappahannock,
local beer and wine, live music, fly tying, and hayride
tours of the tree planting sites.
Beginning in the Blue Ridge Mountains and
flowing through Fauquier and Loudoun
counties before it drains into the Potomac,
Goose Creek is a state-designated Scenic River
whose streams host an astonishingly diverse range
of aquatic life. Preserving its clean waters and
healthy stream banks is both a challenge and a
necessity. Some of the fastest growing communi-
ties in the U.S. are just a few miles away, and many
Loudoun residents depend on Goose Creek for their
drinking water.
Since our inception, PEC has worked with
landowners and community partners such as the
Goose Creek Association to preserve Goose Creek’s
historic lands and communities. Today, more than
40 percent or just under 100,000 acres of the Goose
Creek watershed is permanently protected. Goose
Creek landowners have paired conservation with
land improvements such as livestock exclusion
fencing to protect Goose Creek streams.
Meanwhile, PEC’s leadership in preserving Gilberts
Corner and the Route 50 corridor has protected
this part of the Goose Creek watershed from
development that would have irreversibly harmed
its streams. In 2015, we moved forward with the
next stage of conservation by securing funding to
install agriculture best management practices at
the livestock farm we own on the southeast side
of Gilberts. New fencing and alternative watering
systems will be part of a plan to restore the health of
Howsers Branch, a Goose Creek tributary that runs
through the property.
Through a comprehensive approach on conservation
and land use, and durable partnerships with strong
allies, PEC is helping protect Goose Creek and
preserve the small farms and historic communities
in its watershed.
Protecting Goose Creek
2015 Highlights
AN OYSTER COMPANY OF VA. EMPLOYEE SHUCKING
LOCAL RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTERS AT THE FOR THE
RAPPAHANNOCK, FROM THE RAPPAHANNOCK EVENT.
Photo by Paula Combs
GOOSE CREEK IN LOUDOUN COUNTY.
Photo by Frederick B. Eberhart
clean water
`` PEC is overseeing two culvert replacement
projects that will reconnect more than seven
miles of intact habitat for eastern brook
trout on two headwater streams near the
Blue Ridge mountains. We received grants
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a
gift from the Krebser Fund of the Piedmont
Foundation to assist with both projects.
`` A total of 1,608 miles of streams and 9,381
acres of wetlands are now protected by
conservation easements.
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11. `` PEC participated in the process of
determining the route for a proposed
new 230-kV line in eastern Fauquier.
After the State Corporation Commission
revived a highly disruptive alignment that
would have affected neighborhoods and
historic and conservation lands, PEC
organized well-attended community
meetings in June that received extensive
media coverage and helped harden
community and policymaker opposition
to Option A. Subsequently the SCC
dropped this damaging option and
approved a less disruptive alignment.
`` PEC assisted community
groups in responding to the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a
shale gas pipeline whose
proposed route would
significantly affect communities
and the environment in the
Shenandoah Valley and nearby
areas. PEC provided extensive
detailed maps and strategy
assistance to help groups
respond effectively.
Power line proposals abound,
Piedmont citizens respond
From Orange up to Loudoun County, there
are several major new power line propos-
als, including one from Gordonsville to
Remington, a second through eastern Fauquier
and Prince William, and a proposed new or rebuilt
Haymarket line. PEC assisted citizens and com-
munity groups to navigate the complex process of
transmission planning, articulate their priorities and
influence the decisions that are being made about the
Piedmont’s energy future.
Piedmont community groups saw their efforts pay
off in 2015. In Fauquier, state regulators eliminated
the most disruptive proposed alignment from con-
sideration in favor of one that better preserves the
area’s historic resources and protects its estab-
lished communities. Meanwhile, smart organizing
and advocacy by the Orange Madison Culpeper
Alliance helped arouse community support for
better alternatives to the proposed Remington-
Pratts-Gordonsville line, and Dominion and energy
regulators are now considering less intrusive
options.
While helping communities push back against
large-scale transmission proposals, PEC is also
helping lead the way toward more sustainable
energy solutions like solar. During the summer of
2015 PEC members were able to take advantage of
Solarize PEC—a cooperative program with PEC,
Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and the
Northern Virginia Regional Commission to bring
solar power to more people in Virginia. Three hun-
dred and seventy Piedmont households expressed
an interest in the program through PEC. Ten house-
holds ultimately made the decision to have solar
installed, and many more are likely to follow with
PEC’s recent launch of our 2016 Solarize campaign.
And PEC is practicing what we preach. We’ve
installed solar panels in our newly improved head-
quarters, enough to power a meaningful portion of
our energy use and save us an estimated $2,000 a
year in energy bills.
Just like local food and local political solutions, local
power production is part of how we can keep the
Piedmont the kind of place where we all want to live.
energy solutions
WARRENTON RESIDENTS AND PEC EMPLOYEES TIFFANY PARKER AND
WATSUN RANDOLPH WERE THE FIRST SOLARIZE PEC PARTICIPANTS TO
GET THEIR SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED. Photo by Bri West
230-KV TRANSMISSION LINE.
Photo by Kent Murrell
2015 Highlights
`` When Dominion proposed a new major transmission
line that would run through some of the most historic
and conserved lands in Madison and Orange Counties,
PEC assisted citizens in organizing a regional group,
the Orange-Madison-Culpeper Alliance, to present a
unified response to the proposals and engage their local
and state elected leaders. After citizens and local leaders
spoke out, Dominion changed its tune and stated a
preferred option of rebuilding the existing line between
Gordonville and Remington, rather than an entirely new
line. While these options could still have major effects
on a historic landscape, discussions are continuing and
communities have once again shown that they have a
powerful voice in decisions about energy.
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12. BLUEMONT, VA.
Photo by Wellington Selden
history and beauty
SENSE OF PLACE • SCENIC VIEWS • BATTLEFIELDS • HISTORIC DISTRICTS
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13. `` After our successful campaign drawing attention to the
closure of Waterloo Bridge, PEC is now working with
VDOT, Fauquier and Culpeper counties to identify funding
options for rehabilitating this historic structure.
Celebrating historic Blue Ridge communities
Historians and family members have long
sought to set the record straight about
the mountain communities and cultures
that once thrived in the Blue Ridge Mountains
of Virginia. The establishment of Shenandoah
National Park in the 1930s created an extraordinary
natural setting for Americans and visitors from
around the world, but it was not without costs.
Thousands of residents were displaced and their
communities destroyed to make way for the park.
For years, PEC has been working to recognize and
honor these families and their history.
Since 2012, we’ve organized annual events to
educate people about about the communities
that once flourished throughout the Blue Ridge
Mountains. In April 2015, PEC teamed up with
the Rappahannock Historical Society and Deacon
Wayne Baldwin to celebrate the heritage of the
mountain communities in Rappahannock County,
at the Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church.
More than 250 people attended the open house,
including descendants from Rappahannock
County who discussed their memories of moun-
tain life. Shuttle buses took interested attendees to
the Hull School and Piney Branch trailheads near
the park, allowing them to visit and learn about
the settlements in Frazier Hollow and along the
Thornton and Piney Rivers.
At a time when traditional crafts from the moun-
tains, such as whiteoak basket weaving, storytelling,
and bluegrass music are becoming lost arts, these
events are an opportunity to showcase those folk-
ways. More than just being a grand homecoming
for families who have since moved away from the
mountains, the annual mountain heritage days are
a forum for descendants to proudly share their his-
tory and culture with everyone.
2015 Highlights
GUESTS READ A PAMPHLET AT THE RAPPAHANNOCK
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE EVENT. Photo by Bri West
history and beauty
`` PEC partnered with the Blue Ridge
Heritage Project, which in 2015
worked with the Madison County
Board of Supervisors to secure a site
at the Criglersville Elementary School
for installing a county monument that
honors the local families who were
displaced by the creation of Shenandoah
National Park. More than 300 people
gathered in November to dedicate
the memorial, which includes a stone
chimney and granite plaque displaying
surnames of the families affected.
`` In Fauquier, PEC tracked road
improvement proposals that would
affect Buckland Battlefield near the
intersection of Routes 215 and 29, and
worked with the Buckland Preservation
Society to advocate for minimizing
impacts on this historic area.
`` In nearby Warren County, PEC
provided extensive support to
communities seeking to preserve the
historic settlements near Morgans
Ford and supported the successful
efforts to secure historic district
registration of the Rockland Rural
Historic District.
`` More than 3,300 acres of land
along Scenic Byways were
protected last year for a total of
approximately 105,499 acres.
`` More than 70 acres of Civil War
battlefields were protected last
year for a total of approximately
27,786 acres.
JULIE BOLTHOUSE, PEC’S FAUQUIER COUNTY LAND USE
OFFICER, STANDS ON THE HISTORIC WATERLOO BRIDGE
WITH A “THIS PLACE MATTERS” CAMPAIGN SIGN.
Photo by Kristie Kendall
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14. better communities
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT • GREAT PLACES TO LIVE • MANAGING TRAFFIC AND TAXES
VIRGINIA FIRST LADY DOROTHY MCAULIFFE STOPS TO TAKE A
PHOTO WITH KIDS AT A MONTPELIER-GRELEN TRAIL EVENT.
Photo by Sharon Hujik
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15. `` Twelve college students and recent graduates participated in our 7-week Summer Fellowship, an
immersion course in the conservation and environmental issues that inform PEC’s work. Students
participated in seminars led by PEC staff and completed joint practicum projects that built their
knowledge and professional skills.
`` When developers pushed the Loudoun
Board of Supervisors for more houses
in the county’s rural Transition Area,
PEC worked with residents to push
back. Hundreds of local citizens
submitted comments and spoke at
public hearings to voice concern about
rezoning proposals that would have
converted open space to subdivisions
and fragmented farmland. The Board
of Supervisors subsequently denied or
deferred all of these proposals—a strong
step for better land use planning.
New trail connects residents and visitors with
Blue Ridge history and vistas
Walking downhill through
the open meadow, one
gets a sense of liberty that
comes when exploring this tranquil,
rural place. At the bottom of the hill,
there’s a historic log structure, which
provides a glimpse into the property’s
past. Once the pathway leads into
the forest, you begin ascending the
mountain to find spectacular views
of the Blue Ridge. You may be ask-
ing, “Where is this?” It’s the trail at
James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange
County that connects the 2,540-acre
historic estate with the Market at
Grelen, which is on a 590-acre working
nursery near Somerset.
PEC partnered with Montpelier and
Grelen Nursery to develop this new
four-mile trail network that links
the two sites. Montpelier and Grelen
worked together to link old road beds
and logging roads to create freshly
cleared stretches of trail. The trail
opened to the public in April 2015, and
recently received statewide recogni-
tion by the “Virginia Treasure” award
program for outstanding conservation,
cultural heritage or recreation projects.
Helping forge this new trail connection
was a labor of love for PEC. In 2009,
PEC collaborated with the Montpelier
Foundation and the National Trust for
Historic Preservation to conserve more
than 700 acres at Montpelier, and they
raised $2 million to purchase the ease-
ment through the leadership of PEC
board member Jack Snyder and former
staffer John “Jeep” Moore.
The new trails more than double the
Montpelier’s previous trail network.
Nine miles of trails are now avail-
able to the public between the two
sites. The trail network, along with
better communities
2015 Highlights
A SIGN AT THE MONTPELIER-GRELEN TRAIL
IN ORANGE COUNTY, VA. Photo by Paula Combs
`` In Albemarle, PEC alerted citizens
to efforts to amend the county’s
land use plan to add a 223-acre
parcel near the Route 29/I-
64 interchange to Albemarle’s
Growth Area. We helped generate
citizen requests to the Board of
Supervisors to answer questions
about the impacts of the proposed
expansion on traffic, taxes,
public services and the nearby
community. Subsequently, the
Board approved a much more
limited expansion that will keep
any new growth within already
agreed-upon boundaries.
`` PEC serves as the fiscal sponsor
for the Coalition for Smarter
Growth, one of the nation’s
preeminent regional smart growth
organizations. CSG had numerous
victories in 2015, including its
continued push for policy tools to
address the DC region’s affordable
housing crunch, its successful
campaign to convince Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan to build the
Purple Line, its push for increased
funding of the Metro transit
system, and successful advocacy
for transit-oriented development
and better criteria for prioritizing
transportation projects in Virginia.
Montpelier, provides some of the only
public access to the largely conserved
Madison-Barbour Rural Historic
District, along with scenic vistas of the
Blue Ridge Mountains. Now Orange
County and Montpelier are working
on more new trails, including one that
would connect Montpelier with the
local elementary school.
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16. strong rural economies
THRIVING FARMS • LOCAL FOOD • INNOVATION • HEALTHY, WORKING LAND
HEATHER COINER AND BEN STOWE OF LITTLE HAT CREEK FARM.
Photo by Jami McDowell
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17. `` PEC continued its partnership with Michael Sands and
Bean Hollow Grassfed in Flint Hill to demonstrate how
livestock pasture management practices such as
managed rotational grazing and native plantings can
increase farm productivity. PEC and Sands held two field
days at Over Jordan Farm, attended by more than 40
farmers and landowners.
Helping farmers find a place to grow
Many Piedmont landowners are interested in
expanding the agricultural use of their land,
and many farmers are eagerly seeking avail-
able farmland at affordable rates. PEC is working to
“match” these landowners and farmers to help launch
more small farm businesses and increase the local food
supply.
In March, with the support of the Beirne Carter
Foundation, PEC released Finding a Place to Grow: How
the Next Generation is Gaining Access to Farmland.
Written by Whitney Pipkin, the booklet included eight
profiles of farmland lease arrangements in Virginia.
In the fall, PEC hosted two workshops on farmland
leasing. More than 90 individuals attended the work-
shops, one held in Charlottesville and the other in
Middleburg. The workshops provided attendees with
information from state and national experts on leas-
ing—from navigating farm entry, succession and tenure
and state programs designed to help connect landowner
and seekers, to an overview on developing leasing con-
tracts. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions
during all presentation sessions and were able to delve
into the opportunities and challenges associated with
land access. Subsequent networking allowed landown-
ers and seekers to talk with each other to learn about
needs and goals and to exchange business cards.
Many landowners and farmers are now actively explor-
ing lease arrangements. PEC’s staff are increasingly
fielding questions from landowners about farmland
leasing, and are planning more events to help guide the
establishment of successful leases.
strong rural economies
BRIAN WALDEN OF STEADFAST FARM.
Photo by Jami McDowell
FIELD WALK AT OVER JORDAN FARM.
Photo by Jess Palmer
2015 Highlights
`` In July, PEC and Moriah Farm held “A Feast from
the Field,” our third annual fundraiser to benefit
the Fauquier Education Farm in Warrenton. The
event raised more than $10,000, which will help
further educate future agricultural enthusiasts
while also helping feed families in need with
nutritional vegetables.
`` PEC partnered with the Culpeper Tourism
Department to hold the “Magical Farm Tour”
series. Starting in May, we organized monthly
visits throughout the spring and summer to five
farm businesses including vineyards, tree farms
and livestock farms—connecting residents with
Culpeper’s diverse agriculture-based economy.
`` In March, horse owners crowded into our “Greening Your Horse
Paddock” workshop focused on tools and techniques for enhancing
small acreage grazing systems. More than 50 attendees heard from
and asked questions of expert speakers from the Virginia Tech
M.A.R.E. Center in Middleburg and both the John Marshall and Prince
William Soil Water Conservation Districts.
`` PEC is working with American Farmland Trust and other partners
on a Women’s Learning Circle program–where we engage with
women landowners and operators on agricultural matters, such as
installing Best Management Practices and enrolling in cost-share
programs, and create a network for them to explore topics in a
familiar environment. The group met twice in Fall 2015 to learn about
agricultural topics and share stories and concerns.
`` A total of 181,974 acres of prime farming soils are now protected by
conservation easements.
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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY • LESS SPRAWL • MORE OPTIONS
habitat restoration
WILDLIFE CORRIDORS • BIODIVERSITY • POLLINATORS • NATIVE PLANTS
“PEEPER” – YOUTH CATEGORY FINALIST
IN THE 2015 PEC PHOTO CONTEST.
Photo by Ryan Garvin
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19. PEC helps Loudoun communities create
better places for plants, wildlife ... and people
Several years ago, PEC began new partnerships
with Loudoun Homeowners Associations to
educate their residents about stream-friendly
landscaping practices. In 2015, these partnerships
blossomed into a series of plantings at several
Loudoun communities that began to transform their
grounds into vibrant landscapes with native trees
and plants.
At Sugarland Run, Broadlands and Red Cedar, more
than 190 volunteers planted over 900 native trees,
shrubs and plants under PEC’s guidance. Families,
Boy Scout troops and even Loudoun Supervisor
Suzanne Volpe got their hands dirty digging, filling
and adding stakes and wire meshing to nurture the
tree seedlings. The Loudoun County Arborist created
landscape designs and guided plant selection. The
HOAs’ landscaping contractors donated labor and
equipment to prepare the ground for the plantings.
Loudoun County provided equipment and expertise
needed to install the floating islands at Broadlands to
filter out pollution from their stormwater pond.
The plantings were part of a PEC program funded
by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and
Fairfax Water to educate Loudoun residents about
stream-friendly landscaping practices for gardening
and lawn care that attract birds, bees and butterflies,
reduce fertilizer use and filter out pollution from
stormwater before it reaches our streams. PEC also
held workshops for homeowners on these practices
and partnered with Virginia Master Gardeners and
the HOAs to develop plans for controlling their fertil-
izer use in common areas.
Interest in landscaping practices like these is boom-
ing. More than 30 Loudoun HOAs were represented
at a recent forum organized by PEC focused on habi-
tat restoration and stream health. Through enabling
residents to act on this interest, PEC is helping lay
the groundwork for more vibrant and diverse plant
and wildlife habitats in Loudoun.
habitat restoration
`` As part of PEC’s ongoing habitat
restoration project at the Piedmont
Memorial Overlook, a 5-acre shortleaf
pine planting was completed in
April 2015. Management of the new
pine stand will begin this coming
winter and early spring. Control of
invasive Japanese stiltgrass will be
implemented, and a prescribed burn
plan for the pine site will be drafted.
2015 Highlights
VOLUNTEERS PLANT 160 NATIVE TREES
AND SHRUBS AT SUGARLAND RUN IN
LOUDOUN COUNTY.
Photo by Gem Bingol
WILDLIFE HABITAT FIELD WALK AT THE
PIEDMONT MEMORIAL OVERLOOK.
Photo by Chris Miller
`` Our annual Fauquier sustainable
landscaping workshop was the biggest
yet, with about 100 attendees this year.
At the end of the two-hour workshop,
attendees were able to get started right
away by buying native plants from Hill
House Nursery.
`` PEC’s annual Thumb Run Open House
provided an opportunity for watershed
landowners to mingle with their
neighbors and also learn about ways
to improve water quality and wildlife
habitat in the Thumb Run watershed.
EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL.
Photo by John Magee
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OUTREACH • PARKS AND TRAILS • OUTDOOR EVENTS • NATURE AT HOME
FIELD WALK AT OVER JORDAN FARM.
Photo by Carolyn Sedgwick
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21. `` PEC teamed up with the Grymes
School and Chesapeake Wildlife
Heritage to plan and secure funding for
a 15-acre native meadow planting at
the school grounds in Orange County.
`` In July PEC partnered with the US-
Youth Leadership Program to engage
students from Indonesia in volunteer
activities along the Chapman DeMary
Trail in Purcellville. Youth monitored
the stream along the trail, and helped
with trail restoration activities including
repairing a bridge and adding mulch.
Partnership connects Orange youth
with their rivers, forests and farms
Apartnership between PEC and the Boys Girls
Clubs of Central Virginia created new oppor-
tunities for Orange County youth to experience
the natural environment and history of the surrounding
region. In 2015, more than 30 Orange Boys and Girls Club
members participated in monthly outings led by PEC
that explored nearby trails, streams and farms.
In the summer, the youth kayaked on the Rivanna River,
hiked on the new trail at Montpelier, and picked blue-
berries and peaches at Grelen Nursery. The seasonally
themed events continued into the fall and winter. The
members, mostly ages 10-14, visited a turkey farm at
Retreat Farm before Thanksgiving and harvested an ever-
green tree at Elysium Christmas Tree Farm.
Numerous partners helped make the monthly outings
happen and host the events, including many local busi-
nesses, the Montpelier Foundation and the Lewis
Clark Discovery Center. The outings were funded by a
grant from the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews
Band in the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.
“Many of the youth we serve have limited access to the
natural environment, and connecting with nature is
important to their growth and development,” said Nancy
Wiley, who was instrumental in establishing the partner-
ship as a former board member of both the Orange Boys
Girls Club and PEC. “Exploring working farms, and
cutting evergreens on a brisk winter day make positive,
lasting impressions for the kids.”
2015 Highlights
ORANGE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS
VISIT LANDMARK FOREST AT MONTPELIER.
Photo by Patricia Temples
INDONESIAN STUDENTS TAKE A STREAM
MACROINVERTEBRATE SAMPLE
IN LOUDOUN COUNTY.
Photo by Amie Ware
`` PEC organized and facilitated the
ninth annual Clarke Conservation
Fair for 4th graders county-wide
in Clarke.
`` Our Annual Meeting at Annadale
Farm was full of educational
opportunities. It featured workshops
on transmission lines and gas
pipelines, raising backyard chickens,
sustainable landscaping, making
your home more energy efficient,
a hike at Grelen, and a fascinating
perspective on national, state and
local elections from the keynote
speaker Trevor Potter.
`` More than 2,700 acres of land
visible from the Appalachian Trail
were protected last year for a total
of approximately 115,763 acres.
`` PEC held our 12th annual Bluebell
Walk on April 19 at Bonny Brook
Farm along the Cedar Run in
Fauquier. More than 60 individuals
participated.
`` PEC worked with Mill Run
Elementary School in eastern
Loudoun to install an outdoor
classroom with an observation deck
and native habitat meadow.
connecting people and nature
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22. Contributors
to the Piedmont Foundation
James L. Kleeblatt Memorial Foundation
Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance
Freeport McMoRan Copper Gold
The William M. Backer Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dart
Morgan Duncan
Russell A. Hitt
Keith D. Levingston
Jacqueline B. Mars
Muriel M. Ratcliff Revocable Trust
Piedmont Foundation
Board of Directors
William M. Backer, President
John H. Birdsall, III, Vice President
Charles Akre, Secretary-Treasurer
George Ohrstrom, II
Jean Perin
Trevor Potter
Diana Prince
John H. Snyder
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stablished to hold and manage special funds
in support of PEC, the Piedmont Foundation
assures PEC’s capacity to respond to key
opportunities and challenges as they arise and to
fulfill our core mission over the long term. A separate
501(c)(3) charitable organization governed by a
seven-member Board, the Foundation accepts gifts
of cash, securities, property and appreciated assets.
The Foundation also offers opportunities for tax
advantaged planned gifts including trusts, bequests
and life income plans.
Currently, the Piedmont Foundation manages funds in the
following categories:
`` Core Mission Endowment
`` Conservation Stewardship Fund
`` Legal Defense Fund
`` Education and Outreach Fund
`` Headquarters Expansion Fund
`` Land Conservation Fund
Within this fund, the following Regional Land Conservation Funds
have been established:
Albemarle County Land Conservation Fund
Bull Run Mountains Land Conservation Fund
Clarke County Land Conservation Fund
Culpeper County Land Conservation Fund
James M. Rowley Goose Creek Land Conservation Fund
Julian Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund
Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County Conservation
Madison County Land Conservation Fund
Orange County Land Conservation Fund
GREENE COUNTY, VA.
Photo by Patricia Temples
23. contributions
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With much gratitude, PEC presents the names of individuals,
families, foundations, businesses and organizations that supported The Piedmont
Environmental Council during 2015. Although we do not have the space to honor
everyone, we are extremely grateful for the generosity of each of our members.
We offer sincere thanks for your ongoing commitment to promoting and protecting
the Piedmont region.
Contributions
Champions of
the Piedmont
$
10,000 +
Anonymous (3)
Mrs. J.W. Abel Smith
Agua Fund, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Akre, Jr.
The Marjorie Sale Arundel
Fund for the Earth
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Backer
The William M. Backer
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John
H. Birdsall, III
Black Dog Foundation
Mrs. Cornelia Bonnie
The Campbell Foundation
Central Virginia Land
Conservancy, Inc.
Barbara H. Chacour
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cheek, III
Clark Family Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheldon Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conboy
Mr. and Mrs. George
de Garmo
Duffy Family Foundation
Robert Duvall Children’s Fund
Glenn and Natalie Epstein
Citizens for Fauquier County
Greg and Candy Fazakerley
Dielle Fleischmann
The Ford Family Foundation
David B. and Pamela F. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
L. V. French
The Helen Clay Frick
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Gewirz
Mary Buford P. and
Frederick Hitz
James L. Kleeblatt
Memorial Foundation
James R. Kleeblatt
The Lazar Foundation
Mr. E. Scott Kasprowicz
Ann and Mark Kington
Jacqueline B. Mars
Bonnie Mattingly
and Chris Lang
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher
G. Miller
Monomoy Fund, Inc.
Jane T. Moore Trust
Jeanne and Michael Morency
Marietta McNeill Morgan
and Samuel Tate
Morgan, Jr., Foundation
National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation
Natural Resources
Conservation Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture
Mrs. Jacqueline L. Ohrstrom
Mr. and Mrs. George L.
Ohrstrom, II
George L. Ohrstrom, Jr.
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Ohrstrom
Jean Perin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Prentiss
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Prime
Prince Charitable Trusts
Dr. and Mrs. Jerold
J. Principato
Richard and Nancy Raines
Marie W. Ridder
Reta and Steven Rodgers
Rodgers Family
Foundation Fund
Barbara and David Roux
Sacharuna Foundation
Roger and Vicki W. Sant
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Snyder
Ellen Stofan and Tim Dunn
Volgenau Charitable
Foundation
Virginia Warner
Wise Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Wood
Lauren and Rene Woolcott
Stewards of
the Piedmont
$
5,000 - $
9,999
Anonymous
Jennifer and David Aldrich
The Beirne Carter Foundation
Charlottesville Albemarle
Transportation Coalition, Inc.
Mrs. Aileen B. Crawford
Mrs. Frances Dulaney
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dungan
Thomas S. Foster and
Steven J. Dahllof
Mr. and Mrs. Seth G. Heald
Georgia H. Herbert, Esq.
Mr. Loren W. Hershey
Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Hitt
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Don King
Mary Lynn and Nick Kotz
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lamb
The Jesse Rose
Loeb Foundation
Luck Companies Foundation
John Macfarlane, III
Betty McGowin
Charitable Trust
PEC BOARD MEMBERS CUT THE RIBBON TO THE NEWLY RENOVATED
PEC HEADQUARTERS OFFICE. Photo by Paula Combs
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Citizens for Fauquier County
Mr. and Mrs. Sean W. Clancy
Andrew and Leslie Cockburn
Mr. and Mrs. John Coles
Countryside Organics
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. David Crowe
Culpeper County Government
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradley Davis
Robert and Adeline deButts
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Denegre
Mitchell S. Diamond and
Lucy Bernstein
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Dietel
Virginia D. Dorkey
Thayer H. Drew
Helen and Ray Du Bois
Dun Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Elliff
Robert and Ann Emery
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans
Fairfax Water
Farm Credit of the
Virginias, ACA
County of Fauquier
The Fauquier Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ferrari
Diana Foster and
Thomas Jones
Mrs. Florence B. Fowlkes
Edward A. Gamble Esq.
Mr. John D. Gavitt
Mark and Lisa Gerchick
Molly Daly Grosvenor Gerard
Sumner Gerard Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Glickman
Mr. and Mrs. Porter J. Goss
Cynthia and John Grano
Mr. Terry Grant
Mr. George Grayson
Mr. and Mrs. W. Cabell
Grayson, Jr.
Great Outdoor Provisions Co.
Grelen Nursery, Inc.
Theodore Guarriello
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Gumbin
Mr. and Mrs. R. Barry Hamilton
Maureen I. Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Hassee
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Harvey, III
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Hechl
Jeff Hedges
Mark Heller
Ellen Hill
Robert Humphris
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Irwin
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Iselin, III
Janet Jones Stone Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Janes
Pamela and John Jaske
Mr. and Mrs. Marwin Jawer
Junior North American Field
Hunter Championship
Mr. and Mrs. David Kamenetzky
Ingrid Hinckley Lindsay
and Dale Lindsay
Katherine Kane and Olin L. West
Mr. Alton Keel
Keswick Hunt Club, Inc.
Kohl’s
Nicolaas and Patricia Kortlandt
Fund at the Northern Piedmont
Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Krebs
Anna T. Lane
E. Margriet Langenberg
and Joseph Manson
Mr. Daniel Leger
Loudoun County
Farm Bureau, Inc.
Loudoun Valley Homegrown
Market Cooperative
The Luminescence Foundation
Richards S. Lykes
Rappahannock Community
Fund of the Northern Piedmont
Community Foundation
Paul McKee and Dana
K. Tornabene
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G.
Mackall, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Matthew P.
Mackay-Smith
Madwoman Project
The Frank Mangano Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Massie
McGraw Foundation
Mr. Christopher L. McLean
Cliff Miller Family Endowment
Mary V. Mochary
JOSEPH MUTTER, JIM NORTHUP, KRISTIE KENDALL, PEC PRESIDENT CHRIS MILLER, JAN AND ED MCKENNEY,
FELLOWSHIP COORDINATOR MARY LILES, AND RACHEL EARNHARDT. Photo by Kristie Kendall
Jessica T. Mathews and
Chuck Boyd
Robert C. Musser and
Barbara L. Francis
Jessica Nagle
Mrs. Priscilla B. Rogers
Salamander Resort Spa
Mrs. Suzanne H. Scheer
Mr. Eric Steiner
United Airlines Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Adalbert
von Gontard, III
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. David F. Williams
Alan and Irene Wurtzel
Patrons of
the Piedmont
$
1,000 - $
4,999
Anonymous (5)
Act for Alexandria
Albemarle County
Drs. Kent Allen and Rae Stone
American Foundation
Frederick and
Christine Andreae
Peggy Augustus
Dr. and Mrs. John F. Bagley
Dr. Karl M. Beier
Mr. and Mrs. Zohar Ben-Dov
Donald and Alpine Bird
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Bishop
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Bondi, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Borger
The Boston Foundation—
Beachcomber Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Brewster
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Broderick
Elaine Broadhead
Mr. and Mrs. Childs F. Burden
William M. Camp Foundation
Catoctin Creek
Distilling Company
The Cedars Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. George M.
Chester, Jr.
25. contributions
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Mr. George H. Morison
Morton Family Foundation
Mountain Laurel Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nash
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Catherine Newman
James Iker and Hayes Nuss
Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Oldfield
Over the Line Fund
Robin and Gayden Parker
Scott and Page Peyton
Trevor A. Potter and
Dana Westring
Mrs. Hope Porter
Linda K. Pranke
Frederick H. and Diane
C. Prince Foundation
RelayFoods.com Charlottesville
Lucy S. Rhame
John and Margaret M.
Richardson
The Dorothy and Jonathan
Rintels Charitable Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. David P. Rochester
Ann and Dennis Rooker
Benjamin J. Rosenthal
Foundation
Rossetter-Cuthbert Fund
Mrs. Polly P. Rowley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Salley, III
William and Eleanor Sawyer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H.
Seilheimer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H.
Seilheimer, III
Mr. Milton Sender
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shockey, Jr.
Skyemar Foundation
The Honorable and
Mrs. S. Bruce Smart
Mrs. Harold R. Spencer
Mr. John R. Staelin and
Elizabeth F. Locke
Stillfield Fund 1—CAC
Foundation
The Whitney and Anne
Stone Foundation
Page D. Styles
Karel Svoboda and Sarah Ali
Mary H. D. Swift
Tara Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Taylor
Julia D. Thieriot
Mr. and Mrs. George R.
Thompson, Jr.
Mr. James Thompson and
Ms. Tracy Weinburg
Thomas and MJ Timmerman
Timmerman’s Round Hill Fund
Trenchware, Inc.
Tri-County Feeds,
Fashions and Finds
Jim and Bobbie Ukrop
Lynn Vendinello
Commonwealth of Virginia
The Honorable Richard N. Viets
Mr. and Mrs. William Walde
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ware
John W. Warner, IV.
Foundation, Inc.
Nicole Watson and
Jason Paterniti
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frederick Warren
Mr. Douglas Wheeler
Mr. and Mrs. James Wiley
Margaret D. Wise-Stuart
Thomas C. Wood
Mark and Nicole Wyatt
Supporters of
the Piedmont
$
500 - $
999
Anonymous
Lisa Abeel
Scott Abeel
Mr. John B. Adams, Jr.
Jocelyn L. Alexander and
Roland Word
Christopher and
Laurie Ambrose
Susanne Bachtel
Mrs. Agatha S. Barclay
Elizabeth Barratt-
Brown and Dewey
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Bass
Philip D. Bermingham
Gem Bingol and
Richard Fausnaught
Sharon Bishop
Carolyn Bourdow
Clifford Boyle and
Debby Michelson-Boyle
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Bradley
Diana T. Brown
Mr. John F. Burridge
Mr. and Ms. Harry Byrd, IV
The Honorable and
Mrs. Robert Calhoun
Margaret S. Campbell
Wayne and Susan
Chatfield-Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. John Cheatham, III
Clarke County
C. Hunter and Meghan Cloud
Diana E. Conway
Matthew Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. William
Carey Crane, III
Drs. Joseph and Pamela Davis
Josephine de Give
Mr. Dulany F. deButts
Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley Dees
Mr. John G. Dennis
Alan Dranitzke
Mr. H. S. Dunn, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Eliot
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory C. Ewert
Mr. Brandon Garrett
Dr. Matt Gavin and
Holidae Hayes
Suzy and Jim Gehris
Elizabeth H. Gemmill
Leatitia and Chuck Gorra
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gorski
Bucky Greene
Grills Family Foundation
Mr. Raymond R. Guest, III
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gupton
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hallock
GUESTS AT THE ORLEAN DAY EVENT HOLD UP THEIR
BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL STICKERS. Photo by Paula Combs
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Jack Marshall and
Cri Kars-Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T.
Matheson
Dr. Ann Ma and Mr. David Moyes
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F.
McIntosh
Thomas McMillen and
Judy Niemyer
Robert and Selina McPherson
Ms. Kymber Messersmith
Miller Blackwell
Construction Incorporated
Bryan Mitchell and
Constance Chamberlin
Mom’s Apple Pie
Monticello
Catherine C. Murdock
Dr. Michael Olding
Charles and Theresa Niemeier
Diana Norris
Nova Medical Group
NOVECnet
Nicholas Patterson
Peter and Ali Pejacsevich
Mr. Jospeh Perta
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Petite
Potomac Vegetable Farm
J. Jacob Porter
Matilda Reuter Engle
and John Engle
Stanley Reynolds
Stephanie Ridder and
John Beardsley
Emily P. Ristau
Rockley Foundation
Victor Rosenberg
Peggy Rust
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradford Ryder
Laura Scharfenberg
Elizabeth Sidamon-Eristoff
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stapleton
Anne Stelter
Michael and Margrete Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Strange
Jefferson S. Strider
Holli Thompson
Thos. Somerville Co.
Laura Van Roijen
Virginia Community Capital
Fraser Wallace
Whole Pet Central
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Wilkins
Wolf Creek Farm
Friends of
the Piedmont
$
100 - $
499
Anonymous (3)
Hetty Abeles
Mrs. Richard Abell
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Abendschein
Nancy Achilles
Karen and Paul Adam
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Akers
Tom Akre and
Erika Gonzalez-Akre
Hulya Aksu
Dr. Martin Albert
Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Allen
Sandra and Ken Alm
Judith A. Almquist
Roger Amato
Amazon Smile Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J.
Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Andersen
Barbara Angelotti
Paul and Doerte Anikis
K.T. and Jerry Archer
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armfield
Lesley Arnold
Paul Arnold
Associated Jewish
Charities of Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Atherton
Sarah Atkins
Sue Attisani-Lyman
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Audibert
Dr. and Mrs.
Christopher A. Bailey
Karen Baillie
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm F.
Baldwin
Albert A. Barber and
Lynn S. Grinna
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. D. Barros
At PEC, we have the privilege of working
with countless individuals who are
dedicated to protecting this wonderful
region. Carl Zitzmann is one such person. Carl
has volunteered his photographic talents to us
for about seven years. With more than 30 years
in photography, Carl is familiar with capturing
people in special moments and landscapes in the
perfect light. He gained part of his experience at
the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
before moving on to work as an assistant director
of photography at George Mason University.
Recently Carl informed PEC that he was
including the organization in his estate plan.
“Over the years, I have seen PEC working in so
many different ways around the region that I
know my contribution will be put to good use.”
Legacy gifts through a will or trust allow PEC
to preserve the natural resources, history, rural
economy and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont
for future generations.
For information on our legacy program
please contact Pam Covington, Development Specialist, at (540) 347-2334,
pcovington@pecva.org, or 45 Horner Street, Warrenton VA 20186
Give to the Piedmont’s FutureGive to the Piedmont’s Future
Mrs. Raymond Heatherton
Lucia and Joseph W.
Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hugh Hildesley
Anthony Horan
Mr. David Humm
Najaf and Leslie Husain
Integral Yoga Natural Foods
Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Johnson
Judith K. Jones and
William C. Rogers
Scott Kelly
David L. Kennell and
Clare Lindsay
Kurt Lawson
Hunter Lewis and Elizabeth
Sidamon-Eristroff
Joan Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lindstrom
Christina and Scott Mackenzie
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Ralph and Gwen Bates
Estate of Nancy Baudhuin
Mrs. Charles M. Baxter
The Reverend and Mrs.
George K. Beach
Jill Beach
Mr. Russell T. Beal
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Beatty
Nancy P. Beaver
Katrina H. Becker
Mr. Charles L. Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Bell
Dr. and Mrs. William D. Bell
Mr. F. K. Benfield
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Benham, III
Trent Berger
Mr. Gordon D. Berne
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell H.
Bernstein
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Boi
Mr. and Mrs. Langhorne Bond
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Bondi
Myrtle Jo Boston
Susan R. Bowen
Calvert S. Bowie and
Alex P. Orfinger
Louisa Bradford
Pen and Suzanne Bresee
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Broaddus
Robert D. Broeksmit and
Susan G. Bollendorf
Katharine Close Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Basel H. Brune
Jeanne and David Bruton
Mr. Robert Burgoyne
Thomas and Briana Burk
Marlene Burkgren
Mary A. Burkhart
Mr. and Mrs. W. Patrick
Butterfield
Dr. and Mrs. John Buursink
Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Byergo
Perry Cabot
Debra S. and Thomas S. Cafferty
Sarah C. Campbell
Mr. Michael A. Caplin
Merrill and Tim Carrington
Carol and Robert Carter
Elizabeth B. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Carter, III
Marcia M. Carter
Carolyn and Kenneth Chapman
Mary O. Chatfield-Taylor
Mr. Jeffrey Christie
Kathy M. Christie
Deirdre and Bill Clark
Lelia L. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Coleman, Jr.
Dr. Bruce Collette
Mr. Malcolm Collum
Deborah Collyer
Benjamin S. Cooper
and Polly L. Gault
John Copenhaver
The Cottage of Herbs
Mark Cotterman
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Courtenay
Pam J. Covington
The Covington Family Fund of
the Community Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Richard S.
Crampton
Gayle R. Cross
Mr. Steve Crutchfield
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P.
Cultrera
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Cumming
Sean Daly
Mr. Robert M. Darby
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Dart
Liese D. Dart
Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dart
Karen Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Davidson
Marjorie S. Davis
Richard S. Davis and
Julie Thompson
Susan Day
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M.
deButts
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. deButts, Jr.
Karen and Thomas Decker
Alice DeKany
Barbara DeRosa-Joynt
Dr. and Mrs. Don E. Detmer
Betsy Dietel
Margaret DiPietro
Mr. and Mrs. John J.
Donovan, Jr.
Mr. Charles E. Dorkey, Jr.
Tania Cubitt and Robert Drake
Victoria Duarte
Katharine M. Dulaney
Joanne and Morgan Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dye
Mr. Robert Eckert Jr.
Sue Eisenfeld
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ellis
Mr. Perry Epes and
The Reverend Gail Epes
Elizabeth and Mark Epley
Elaina and David Evans
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Ferster
Susan and Thomas Finn
Joan I. Fleck
Wendy Walldner Flynn
Mary Foran
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Fossen
Mr. Sam Fowler
Karen Fox and Dirck Holscher
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fry
Catherine T. Porter and
James T. Fuller, III
Drs. Prasad and Jyothi Gadde
Karen Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gookin
Miss Stuart T. Greene
Anne Grenade
Emily Granville and
Ted Grennen
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Greyson
Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Grimm
GUESTS GO ON A HAYRIDE AT THE “FOR THE RAPPAHANNOCK,
FROM THE RAPPAHANNOCK” EVENT IN HUME, VA. Photo by Paula Combs
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Mr. Charles A. Grymes
Elizabeth Guarisco
Eugene Gulland
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hack
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hale
Mr. Gene Harwell
Mr. James L. Hatcher, Jr.
Matthew Haws
Dr. and Mrs. William H. Hay
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Heath
Sheryl B. Heckler
John L. Helmly and
Caroline M. Nash
Maria and Paul Henderson
Michael Henke and
Judy S. Campbell
Mr. Kenneth Henson
Erika Heuel
Susan L. Heytler
Feroline Higginson
Mr. Albert P. Hinckley, Jr.
Mr. Peter Hoagland
Sarah S. Hodgkin
Mr. and Mrs. James Hoecker
Jean T. Hoffman
Carol Holden
Peter M. Holloway
Mr. George A. Horkan, III
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory
H. Huddleston
Karen Hunt
Linda C. Hunt
Martha I. Hunt
John and Elna Hunter
Hunting Creek Garden Club
Mr. Kirby R. Hutto
Linda Y. Ingram
Mr. R. Philip Irwin, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Jackson
Timothy Jana
Thomas and Barbara Jarvis
Java Bags
Gail L. and Mark W. Jeffries
Rose E. Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. T.
Christopher Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Jewett
JHW, LLC
Cynthia F. Johnson
Gale and Sabeeha Johnson
Joseph B. Johnson
Kathleen S. Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Joiner
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy L. Jones
Tamara Jovovic
Mr. Michael Kane
Col. and Mrs. Robert L. Kaplan
Joan Kasprowicz
Drs. Lee and Neal Kassell
Mr. Rich Keeling
The Honorable Laura Kennedy
and Mr. John Feeney
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K.
Knapp, Jr.
Helen and Tom Knaus
Monica R. Kostreba
Charles Koteen
Dennis Kugler
Mr. Bernard La Lone, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Larie
Catherine C. Larmore
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Larson
Drs. Rekha and
Ratnakar Lawande
Lee and Paul Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence
Aliene M. Laws
Anna Lawson
Mr. Douglas H. Lees, III
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LeHew
Robert J. Levy and
Jennie L. Thompson
Mr. Andrew R. Lewis
Cheryl and Michael Lewis
William Lewis
Mary and Larry Liles
Mr. and Mrs. L. U. Lilleleht
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Lilly
Dr. and Mrs. George H.
Lindbeck
Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge T.
Littleton
Cathy Logan
Allyson C. Louthan
Claire and Yakir Lubowsky
Sharon G. Luke
Laurin Mack and William Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Mack
Mr. and Mrs. Justin
Mackay-Smith
Maggi MacQuilliam and
the MacQuilliam Family
Alysoun Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Mailler
Mr. Redmond L. Manierre
Michael and Mary Manning
Lindsay Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mauzy
Paul J. Mayer and
Susan B. Southard
Catherine D. and
Randall L. Mayes
Mr. Robert Mayo
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Mazzucchelli
Barbra McCabe
Dr. William H. McCormick
Mary L. McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. James McDermott
Maggie McElhone
Ms. Marie H. McGlone
Mr. and Mrs. Henry D.
McHenry, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kim McIntyre
Frank McLaughlin
Dr. Peter and Mrs.
Margaret McLean
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J.
McVeigh
Mr. Neil Means
Howard and Candy Means
Charles and Sharon Medvitz
Christine and Joseph Melnik
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Menuet
Cadence Mertz
Ms. Kymber Messersmith
Ms. Elizabeth K. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Miller, III
Robert B. and Carol Miller
Ellen Percy Miller
and Tom Miller
Mr. Jeffrey Modliszewski
William Mohrman
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Moliere
Montague-Betts Company
PEC CO-FOUNDER PHILIP IRWIN AND PEC BOARD CO-CHAIR JEAN PERIN
AT THE 2015 PEC ANNUAL EVENT. Photo by Paula Combs
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Mr. and Mrs. Brian S.
Montgomery
John Moore
Laurel Moore and
James M. White
James and Brenda Moorman
Maralyn D. Morency
Elizabeth C. Morgan
Thomas Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Morison, III
Ramona and Douglas Morris
Andrew Murphy
Lonnie Murray
Matthew and Mary Murray
Merrick and Stephen Murray
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Myers, Jr.
Cdr. and Mrs. Nathaniel P. Neblett
Mr. David Neverman
The New Dominion Book Store
The Newstead Foundation
Joy M. Oakes and
Thomas J. Cassidy
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Ober
Mrs. Vibeke Ober
Carolyn O’Connell
George and Susan Overstreet
Ms. Anne Pallie and
Mr. Jack Schore
Dr. Lizbeth A. Palmer
Dr. Helen Parker and
J.B. Riggs Parker
John R. Parks
Monica Patty
Scott Pearce and
Rebecca Lindsay
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Parreault
Shelley Perry
Mr. Damon R. Phillips
Lynn Pirozzoli
Trip Pollard and Elizabeth Outka
Jerome and Marjorie Prochaska
Angela and Charles Prow
Patti J. Psaris
Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Purcell, Jr.
Chip and Mary Queitzsch
Mr. Craig Rains
Judy Rasmussen
Edward M. Reardon
Rebecca’s Natural Food
George Reynolds
Linda Reynolds
Ms. Kathleen D. Ribaudo
Jeanne B. Rich
Rider’s Backfield Farm Beef
James F. Rieger and
Caroline F. McKay
Eryn Robinson
Marilyn Rogers-Renner
Evelyn M. Rollison
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rop
Richard B. and Kathleen L. Rose
Mrs. Elsa S. Rosenthal
Diane Rosin and Mark Okusa
Mary K. Ruffner and
Larry Conneen
Susan W. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradford Ryder
Sarah Safa
Patricia Saltonstall
Mr. Randall G. Salzman
Mr. and Mrs. David Sarr
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Satterfield
Eliza Savage
Lynne C. Sayles and
Mark M. Newland
Mr. and Mrs. Grey Scheer
Mr. Donald L. Schupp, Jr.
Tia Schurecht
Anne D. Schwartz
Catherine Scott and Jamie Resor
Mrs. Francis P. Sears
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Sentz
Mr. and Mrs. V.R. Shackelford, III
Mr. Matthew J. Sheedy
and Mrs. Vicky Bendure
Mary and Jerry Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Stanwyn G. Shetler
Margaret and Sidney Silver
Amy V. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Smith
Mr. Mark T. Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. John Sodolski
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Steele
Mr. T. Garrick Steele
Dr. Bruno F. Steinbruckner
Dr. Christopher Sten
Dr. and Mrs. Eric R. Steuer
Douglas Stewart and
Tamara Harvey
Mr. H. E. Stick
Merril and Jeremy Stock
Jimmy M. and Nancy C. Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Stout
Mrs. Betty F. Strider
Mr. and Mrs. Reid P. Stuntz
Todd Summers
Susan W. Davenport
W. Edgar Spigle Fund in CACF
Steve and Lucy Swartz
Gail Swift
The Honorable and
Mrs. James W. Symington
John J. Taylor and
Jeannette Walls
Mr. Stewart F. Taylor
Laura TeKrony
Bob and Sara Templeman
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Theroux
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip S. Thomas
Sally Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Thompson
Linda Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.
Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. W. M.Thompson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Thurston
Ms. Kathleen Timberlake
Toddz, Inc.
Dorothy and Bill Tompkins
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Tompkins
Barbara Tourtelot and
Lee Johnson
Lili Townsend
Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Trabert
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Travesky
Mr. John L. Trimmer
Mr. Carter H. Tucker
Thomas Tuttle
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Twining
Sherry Twining and Tom Walmer
Betty S. Valmarana
Theo Van Groll and
Charlotte P. Black-Van Groll
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Van Ness
Donna W. and Scott B. Vande Pol
Jennifer Verkouteren
Virginia Society of Ornithology
Mr. William von Raab
Susan B. Wait
Mr. James P. Waite, III
Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Walejeski
Mr. and Mrs. Frank S.Walker, Jr.
Mr. Christopher R. Wall
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Wallach
Mr. William M. Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Warren
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Warthen, III
William Warthen
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Weeden
John Weidlein
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Weinhold
Dr. Anthony L. McCall and
Ms. Madelyn F. Wessel
Alice and Curtis West
Brianna West
Carey C. Whitehead
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Whitfield
Whole Foods Market
Ms. Melissa Wiedenfeld
Ellen G. Wilbur
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Wilcox
Elise H. Wilkins
Andrea Wilkinson
Annie T. Williams
Mr. Stirling L.Williamson, Jr.
Steve and Annette Willis
Dawn and Christopher Wilmot
Melissa Winchester
Katherine Pharibe Wise
Kate and Jeb Wofford
Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Henry N.
Woolman, III
Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Wright
Paula W. Yabar
Dr. Harold E. Young
Gary Younkin
Mr. John F. Zugschwert
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PEC board and staff
PEC Staff
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Marco Sanchez,
Carolyn Sedgwick, Jessica Palmer, Kristie Kendall,
Julie Bolthouse, Dawn Wilmot, Paula Combs,
Tiffany Parker, Watsun Randolph, Chris Miller
SECOND ROW: Douglas Stewart, Mary Liles,
Pam Covington, Mike Kane, Doug Larson,
Bri West, Maggi MacQuilliam, Dan Holmes
THIRD ROW: Peter Hujik, Tom Bolan,
Jay Clevenson, Jonathan Marquisee, Diana Norris,
Matthew Strickler, Rob Marmet, Rex Linville
NOT PICTURED: Karen Hunsberger Adam,
Gem Bingol, Nicole Erickson, Diana Gebhart,
Ed Gorski, David Holtzman, Jeff Werner.
PEC Board of Directors
Officers
George Ohrstrom, II
CO-CHAIR
Jean Perin
CO-CHAIR
David Crowe
VICE-CHAIR
Mark Ohrstrom
VICE-CHAIR
John H. “Jack” Snyder
VICE-CHAIR
Alton Keel
SECRETARY
David Aldrich
TREASURER
* Denotes 2015 Executive Committee member
This list includes Board members who served at any time between Jan 2015 and Jan 2016
Albemarle County
John H. Birdsall, III*
Mary Buford Hitz
Chris McLean
Patricia Prentiss
Nora Seilheimer
Peter Stoudt
Loring Woodriff
Clarke County
William “Jake” Dunning
Cleo Gewirz
Pam Lettie
George Ohrstrom, II*
Culpeper County
Jocelyn “Lili” Alexander
Mark Allen
Margret “Meg” Campbell
Seth Heald
Linda “Boo” Ingram*
Fauquier County
Mimi Abel Smith*
Lynn Coleman*
Brian Conboy
Virginia Dorkey
Glenn Epstein
George Grayson
Barry Hamilton
James Kleeblatt*
Steven Lamb
Mark Ohrstrom*
Jean Perin*
Margaret “Peggy” Richardson*
Marie Ridder*
Lynn Wiley*
Greene County
Roy Dye*
Alton Keel*
George Overstreet
Loudoun County
John Magee
Bonnie Mattingly
Bruce Smart
Su Webb*
David Williams
Madison County
David Crowe*
Randy Soderquist
William von Raab
Orange County
Jim Collins
Frank Gillan
John Jaske*
Dennis Kernahan
John H. “Jack” Snyder*
Merrill Strange*
Rappahannock County
David Aldrich*
Leslie Cockburn*
Helen DuBois
Bruce Jones
David Massie
31. Piedmont Environmental Council · Annual Report · 2015
2015 Financial Report
Sources of Organizational Support Program and Operating Expenditures
Donations and Grants $ 3,008,736 57%
Building Contributions 1,908,867 36%
Special Events, Net 290,711 6%
Investments, Other 29,462 1%
Total $ 5,237,776 100%
Conservation, Stewardship and Habitat 31%
County Issues and Planning 10%
Policy* 9%
Farms and Food 6%
Transportation and Growth Management 5%
Outreach and Education 14%
Development 16%
Administration 9%
Total 100%
* Policy reflects regional and state-level work on policy related to energy, uranium, air quality, water quality, telecommunications, land conservation and land use.
2015 Financial Report
PEC’s annual audit is not complete at press time for this report. The figures above reflect
financial statements undergoing audit and do not include the activities of partner
organizations for whom we act as fiscal sponsor, including the Coalition for Smarter
Growth, Shenandoah Valley Network and the EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival. Copies
of our audited financial statements and IRS Forms 990, which include the aforementioned
partner organizations, are available upon request. Copies of our most recent statements
may also be found at PEC’s website at www.pecva.org/donate. For more information,
please contact PEC’s accounting office at (540) 347-2334.
32. Post Office Box 460 • Warrenton, VA 20188
Non-Profit Org.
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PPCO
PEC STAFF MARCO SANCHEZ AND MAGGI MACQUILLIAM
AT PEC’S 2015 ANNUAL MEETING.
Photo by Paula Combs
Headquarters Office
P.O. Box 460
45 Horner Street
Warrenton, VA 20188
540.347.2334
Charlottesville Office
410 East Water Street
Suite 700
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.2033
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