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The Water Log: Spring 2024 - March 18th, 2024

Spring has arrived, but winter storms and droughts are still on our mind. So we want to explain some of the variable climate patters we've observed over winter and what they mean for local water quality and quantity. read more

By Erika Hollis

The Upstate Update: March 2024 - March 17th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, read about six incredible women who are making history in the Upstate, find great spots for your spring hike, and check out upcoming events, updates, and more. read more

Public hearings for Duke Energy Carolinas' rate increases - March 14th, 2024

This spring, the Public Service Commission wants to hear from Duke Energy Carolinas customers about planned rate hikes. Upstate residents have several opportunities to attend and speak at a public hearing where they can express their concerns with energy burdens and push for renewable energy solutions. read more

Legislative Updates 2024: March 4 - 8 - March 12th, 2024

This week marks the halfway point in the Legislative Session! Learn about where our priorities stand, updates on the Ten-Year Energy Transformation Act (H.5118), the robust debate sparked by the TDR bill (H.4996), and catch up on last week's budget briefing. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates 2024: February 26 - March 1 - March 5th, 2024

We had a great turnout of over 100 advocates at the hearings for the Ten-Year Energy Transformation Act. Learn about this and check out our Smart Growth Spotlight, updates on two bills on the move, and more in this week's Legislative Updates. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates: February 19 - 23 - February 27th, 2024

In this week's Legislative Updates, learn about an advocacy opportunity at the Statehouse, the Trails Tax Credit Bill moves to full Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Agriculture Committee hosts an important conversation on surface water, and view the State budget adopted by the House Ways and Means Committee. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates: February 12 - 16 - February 21st, 2024

Find out about bills on the move in the week's Legislative Updates. Plus take a deep dive with State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller into a highly anticipated energy bill - we have some concerns about this bill that you can take action on. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Meet the Team: Land Conservation Operations Coordinator Laura Smith - February 20th, 2024

Get to know Upstate Forever's Land Conservation Operations Coordinator Laura Smith through a few rapid-fire questions. read more

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