The Valleys Planning Council (VPC) has completed a study on Climate Conditions and Associated Impacts, focusing specifically on northern Baltimore County. The goal of the study was to identify changing environmental conditions, evaluate the potential [...]
Many thanks to all those who attended the VPC Annual Meeting on September 17, 2019. With over 120 people attending, including many elected officials and government staff, the meeting was very successful! The three featured [...]
Another great way to support the VPC is to purchase NEW VPC postcards! Just off the press, these postcards come in 6 cards to a set for $12. The front of each card displays a [...]
2018 is a good time for landowners with forest and farm land who are interested in considering a permanent conservation easement for the property. The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) has significant funding available [...]
The Valleys Planning Council (VPC) presented its prestigious McHarg Award to environmental writer Tom Horton at its annual meeting on May 9th at St. Thomas Church in Owings Mills. Tom Horton is a native of [...]
The VPC was saddened to hear of the passing of long-time Board Member Joan Hoblitzell on October 28, 2016. Joan served on the VPC board for nearly 20 years. Her enthusiasm towards the valleys was [...]
The VPC is pleased to announce that VPC President, Peter Fenwick has been named as the 2016 recipient of the Robert N. Clay Conservation Award by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA). The award, [...]
GOOD NEWS! The Baltimore County Board of Appeals decided last week to overturn the special exception regarding the Hunt Valley Baptist Church on Shawan Road. This is a huge victory for the community who worked [...]
The Stemmer House (2627 Caves Road, Owings Mills, MD) was built c. 1761 and is one of Maryland's outstanding Georgian houses. VPC is working with the community to protect this Baltimore County Historic Landmark and [...]
VPC presented Ellen Harvey Kelly its prestigious McHarg Award at its annual meeting on May 12 at St. Thomas Church in Owings Mills. Ellie Kelly is a dedicated land conservationist who has worked for over [...]
