CLEAN AIR AND WATER

Protecting and Improving the Upstate’s Air and Water

OUR VISION FOR THE UPSTATE

• Our most pristine streams and wildest river reaches are preserved in their natural state
• Our river corridors benefit from careful stewardship by their owners
• Our floodplains are used for greenway trails, nature parks, and other flood-compatible uses
• Our rivers and streams run clean even when it rains
• Our lakes are clean, well-managed, and safe for fishing and swimming
• Our waters meet or exceed all federal and state standards
• Our air meets or exceeds all federal and state standards
• Our region has a view of the mountains year round

Mountain Streams

Urban Rivers

Rural Waters

Statewide Water Resources

Air Quality

Climate Change