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Upstate
Forever in the News 2009
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PCB Dam Money Could Move If Pickens Balks
December 28, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Happy Trails, To You
December 25, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Groups Pushing Campaign to Save Local Waterways
December 15, 2009
by Chris Trainor in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Upstate Forever has Finalized its Largest Single-Owner COnservation Easement
December 11, 2009
in the Greenville Journal
2010 May Be Last Chance for S.C. Water Laws, Advocates Say
December 10, 2009
by Mike Ellis in the Anderson Independent Mail
Upstate Forever Protects 1,000 Acres
December 6, 2009
by Mike Ellis in the Anderson Independent Mail
Upstate Forever Announces Protection of High Meadows
December 6, 2009
in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Farm Saved Through Conservation Pact
November 24, 2009
by Mike Foley in The Greenville News
Making a Plan, Checking It Twice
November 20, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
County Growth Plan Has Opposition
November 18, 2009
by Ben Szobody in The Greenville News
Clinton Discusses Retail Plan
November 18, 2009
by Daniel J. Lauer in the Laurens County Advertiser
Soon, We'll All Build Like This
November 17, 2009
by Jeanne Brooks in The Greenville News
Many SC Dams May Hold Hidden Dangers
November 17, 2009
by Tim Waller on WYFF.com
PCB Projects Vie for Public Support
November 16, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Building the Old and New Way
November 15, 2009
by Jeanne Brooks in The Greenville News
Draft Greenville Land Use Plan Falls Short
November 14, 2009
by Brad Wyche in The Greenville News
City, Upstate Forever Want to Focus on 2030
November 13, 2009
by Bristow Marchant in The Clinton Chronicle
Clinton to Focus on Retail Planning
November 11, 2009
by Daniel J. Lauer in the Laurens County Advertiser
Funds Fall Short to Remove Third Twelve Mile Dam
November 10, 2009
by Sandy Foster in the Pickens Sentinel
Funds May Fall Short for Dam Demolition
November 9, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
City Officials Look for Citizen Input on Retail
November 6, 2009
by Nick McCormac in The Clinton Chronicle
Upstate Forever Checks on Keowee River
November 6, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Journal
Upstate Forever's New Headquarters Has Been Named One of the Greenest of Green Buildings...
November 6, 2009
in the Greenville Journal
Water-Saving Device Makes Splash
November 6, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Film Examines Bicycles, Riders
November 5, 2009
in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Greenville Neighbors: Fire Hydrant Has Been Gushing Water for Months (link to video)
click here for pdf version of story
November 2, 2009
by Dianne Derby on WSPA
Water-Quality Woes Persist
October 28, 2009
by Corey Hutchins in the Free Times (Columbia)
Judge Pushes to Level 3rd Dam
October 27, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Keowee Watchdog Group Tracks New Project
October 26, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in Upstate Today
Dam Left Out of PCB Settlement
October 25, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Major Polluters, Minor Fines
October 23, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Reedy Banks, Shoring Up
October 16, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Grains of Change
October 16, 2009
by Dick Hughes in the Greenville Journal
PCB Trustees Don't Support Removal of Third Dam
October 14, 2009
by John Staed in the Anderson Independent Mail
Judge Hears Testimony on Third Dam
October 14, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Twelve Mile Creek Dam Removal Unlikely
October 13, 2009
by Andrew Moore in Upstate Today
City Crews to Shore Up Reedy River
October 12, 2009
by E. Richard Walton in The Greenville News
Letter: Land-Use Planning Needed
October 11, 2009
letter to the editor of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Group Seeks Conservation Bank for Oconee County
October 9, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Journal
Ozone Levels Leave Room for Improvement
October 9, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Green's the Thing
October 9, 2009
by Dick Hughes in the Greenville Journal
The Week in Local News: Rose Hill Farms Preserved
October 9, 2009
in the Greenville Journal
Seize Chance to Restore Watershed
October 7, 2009
by Brad Wyche and Larry Dyck in The Greenville News
Upstate Forever Announces Protection of Rose Hill Farms
October 5, 2009
in the Anderson Independent Mail
Hunting and Fishing Day Draws Crowd
October 4, 2009
by Ray Chandler in the Anderson Independent Mail
Upstate Forever: Oconee Tract to be Preserved
October 2, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
State Preserves Picturesque Land in Oconee
October 2, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Daily Journal
Upstate Forever Garden in a Lesson in Conservation
September 30, 2009
by Lark Reynolds in The Greenville News
Workshop Sheds Light on Solar Energy
September 28, 2009
by Mike Foley in The Greenville News
Economy Hampers Upstate Forever Efforts to Purchase Nine Times Property
September 23, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Upstate Forever Appeals Permit for New Liberty High
September 17, 2009
by John C. Stevenson in The Greenville News
SC Lawmakers May Consider Offshore Drilling
September 16, 2009
by Nigel Robertson for WYFF News
click here for link to video
DHEC Urges County to Address Air Quality
September 14, 2009
by Jason Spencer in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Greenville Needs Better Water Conservation Efforts
September 12, 2009
by John Tynan in The Greenville News
Pickens County Leaders Urge Removal of Dam
September 11, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Officials Tout Cities' Development at Oconee Alliance
September 11, 2009
by Andrew Moore in Upstate Today
Small S.C. Mountain Chain Offers Big Panorama
September 8, 2009
by Sammy Fretwell in The State
Design Standards: Businesses Should Enhance Our Community
September 6, 2009
by Ned Barrett in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Water from the Purple Pipe
September 4, 2009
by Charles Sowell in The Greenville Journal
Clemson Class Plans to Transform Downtown Spartanburg
August 30, 2009
by Gary Glancy in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Upstate Forever to Meet with Keowee River Developer
August 25, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Daily Journal
Federal Stimulus Money Funding Projects at Hartwell Lakes
August 24, 2009
by John Staed in the Anderson Independent Mail
Parents Picking Up Kids Urged to Cut Engines
August 24, 2009
by Lee G. Healy in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Clemson Urged to Go 'Green'
August 19, 2009
by Greg Oliver in Upstate Today
Lake Greenwood Quality
August 12, 2009
by Judith Brown in the Laurens County Advertiser
Conservationists Celebrate Victory, Say Efforts Must Continue
August 2, 2009
by Ray Chandler in the Anderson Independent Mail
Looking Back on the Saving of Stumphouse
July 29, 2009
by Jessica M. Sibley in Upstate Today
Usher Earns LEED Professional Accreditation
July 28, 2009
by Michelle Usher in The Greenville News online
Agri-Tech, Kusters Zima Deal to Create 50 Jobs in SC
July 21, 2009
by Trevor Anderson in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Solution to Lake Problem Might Finally Be on Way
July 17, 2009
Editorial in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Nature Conservancy Grows its Presence in Upstate
July 16, 2009
by Arnold Nemirow and Bob Baugh in The Greenville News
EPA Gives South Carolina $3.3 Million for Storage Tank Cleanup
July 16, 2009
by Nan Lundeen in The Greenville News
Crowd Hears About Lake Greenwood Damage
July 15, 2009
by Chris Trainor in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Lake Greenwood Residents Gather to Address Water Quality Issues
July 14, 2009
in Greenwood Today
Removal of Third Dam on Twelve Mile River Gets Second Look
July 11, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Residents Get Window to Shape Future of Lakes
July 10, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
'I Don't Trust You': Judge Takes Reins of River Pollution Saga
July 8, 2009
by Andrew Moore in the Seneca Daily Journal
Judge Takes Control of Dams' Removal
July 8, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Lakefront Communities to Discuss Water Quality
July 7, 2009
in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Conservation is Still Not a Legislative Priority
July 6, 2009
by Brad Wyche in GSA Business
Sediment Will Be Removed from Twelve Mile River
July 6, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Hearing Set Tuesday on Cleanup of Twelve Mile Creek
July 6, 2009
by Charmaine Smith-Miles in the Anderson Independent Mail
Project Focuses on Ozone and Improving Air Quality
July 1, 2009
by Dudley Brown in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Lake Greenwood/Saluda River Water Quality Meeting Scheduled
July 1, 2009
in the Laurens County Advertiser
County Approves Setback Rules for Business Projects
June 28, 2009
by Trevor Anderson in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Council Amends Land-Use Rules
June 27, 2009
by Trevor Anderson in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Changes to Land-Use Laws Appear Likely
June 26, 2009
by Jason Spencer in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
John Tynan Discusses Upstate Forever's 'Saving Lake Greenwood' Campaign
June 22, 2009
interview by Dr. Bob Becker on ETV Radio's "Your Day"
Residents Trying to Help Save Lake Greenwood
June 20, 2009
by Chris Trainor in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Judge Wants Residents' Input on PCB Remedy
June 16, 2009
by Anna Simon in The Greenville News
Meeting to Discuss Wastewater Permits at River Watershed
June 13, 2009
in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Sustain Spartanburg: Takin' Care of the 'Burg
June 11, 2009
by Tammy Stokes in the Sustain Spartanburg blog
Crescent Resources Files for Bankruptcy
June 11, 2009
by Eric Connor in The Greenville News
Residents Urged to Push Conservation in Plan Review
June 10, 2009
by Brett McLaughlin in Upstate Today
Usher Earns Certified Green Professional Designation
June 10, 2009
by Michelle Usher in The Greenville News online
Nature Adds $30 Billion to State's Economy
June 8, 2009
by James T. Hammond in GSA Business
Upstate Forever Gets $10,000 Gift
June 3, 2009
in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Oconee, Pickens Residents Urged to Join Comprehensive Plan Update Efforts
May 28, 2009
by Brett McLaughlin in Upstate Today
USC Study Finds State's Natural Resources Attract Jobs, Industry
May 28, 2009
by Jenny Munro in The Greenville News
Study: SC Natural Resources Support $30 Billion Annual Impact
May 27, 2009
by James T. Hammond in GSA Business
Saving the Saluda
May 14, 2009
by Karen Wynne for WLOS News (web link to video)
Saluda River No. 6 in Nation as 'Endangered'
May 13, 2009
by Judith Brown in the Laurens County Advertiser
Greening Your Home...Peacefully
May 8, 2009
by Kim Kimzey in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Nine Times Lucky
May 8, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Forever Green
May-June, 2009
by April Morris in G Magazine
Local River Named One of Nation's Most Endangered
April 22, 2009
in the Pickens County Courier
DHEC Rejects Appeal
April 17, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Mower Exchange Offers $125 Discount on Electric Models
April 14, 2009
by Anna Lee in the Greater Greer News
Table Rock Water Line OK'd
April 10, 2009
by Liv Osby in The Greenville News
Saluda is No. 6
April 10, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Saluda River One of Nation's Most Endangered Waterways, Group Claims
April 8, 2009
by Nan Lundeen in The Greenville News
Upstate River Among 'Most Endangered'
April 7, 2009
from WYFF.com
Saluda River on Endangered List
April 7, 2009
by Kristen Nastasia for WSPA
Saluda River in Peril, Group Declares
April 7, 2009
by Joey Holleman in The State
Saluda River on Endangered Rivers List
April 7, 2009
by Titus Ledbetter III in the Anderson Independent-Mail
GWS Appeals
April 3, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Upstate Forever's Third Annual Art and Conservation Celebration
April 1, 2009
photos by Ken Osburn in The Greenville News
I-3 Proposal Too Early to Worry Barrett, Graham
March 28, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Daily Journal
City OKs Land Use Map
March 27, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
City OKs New Land Use Map
March 24, 2009
by Rudolph Bell in The Greenville News
Move to Ban Dumps Gains Momentum
March 18, 2009
by Sammy Fretwell in The State
Nine Times Deadline Looms
March 13, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Environment Groups Appeal Water Plan
March 12, 2009
by Liv Osby in The Greenville News
Deal Prompts Concerns Over Mega-Landfill
March 11, 2009
by Sammy Fretwell in The State
Oconee Considers Opposing Interstate 3 Project
March 6, 2009
by Ray Chandler in the Anderson Independent-Mail
Allocation, Conservation, and Efficiency Matter
February 27, 2009
by John Tynan and Gerrit Jobsis in the Greenville Journal
Clean Green
February 21, 2009
by Lillia Callum-Penso in The Greenville News
Six Mile Vision Plans for Future
February 18, 2009
by Terry Cregar in The Greenville News
Conservation Contra
February 18, 2009
photos by Patrick Collard in the Greenville Journal
United Upstate Could Plan Regionally
February 15, 2009
by Rudolph Bell in The Greenville News
Master Gardeners Discuss Water Conservation Methods
February 13, 2009
by Graham Love in the Greenwood Index-Journal
Oconee County May Join Fight Against Interstate 3
February 8, 2009
by Ray Chandler in the Anderson Independent Mail
Group to Warn Oconee of Interstate Menace
February 2, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Daily Journal
Upstate Forever to Host Conference on Conservation Easements Feb. 3
January 30, 2009
in the Tryon Daily Bulletin
Couple Trying to Turn Their Historic Home 'Green'
January 30, 2009
by Dudley Brown in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Conference to Tout Tax Advantages of Land Conservation
January 29, 2009
in the Seneca Daily Journal
Saving Some Open Space
January 29, 2009
by Jeanne Brooks in The Greenville News
Oconee Forever to Promote Smart Growth
January 28, 2009
by Carlos Galarza in the Seneca Daily Journal
Todd Usher Receives Award from Upstate Forever
January 23, 2009
in the Greenville Journal
Upstate Forever Protects Two Polk Properties
January 20, 2009
in the Tryon Daily Bulletin
Out-of-State Garbage: Controls Sought on Rising Dumps
January 17, 2009
by Sammy Fretwell in The State
Old House Teaches Us Some New “Green” Tricks
January 16, 2009
by Justin Cooper for WSPA news (web link to video)
Upstate Forever Loses Funding But Optimistic
January 15, 2009
by Leon G. Russ in the Greer Citizen
Foundation Awards $60K in Grants
January 14, 2009
by Dudley Brown in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Conservation Agreements Seminar
January 13, 2009
by Mike Foley in The Greenville News
Upstate Forever to Host Conservation Conference Feb. 3
January 12, 2009
in the Tryon Daily Bulletin
Luxury Real Estate Developer Sets Out on New Path
January 9, 2009
by Page Ivey in the San Francisco Chronicle
(This Associated Press article also appeared in numerous other publications.)
Earth Efforts
January 9, 2009
by Charles Sowell in the Greenville Journal
Mauldin Arbor Day Event
January 2, 2009
in the Greenville Journal
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