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How development impacts water quality

How development impacts water quality
Erika Hollis  |  April 23, 2020

As our region grows, it’s more important than ever to protect water quality in the Upstate.

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Why should I care about conservation?

Why should I care about conservation?
February 25, 2020

At the 2020 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon, Raleigh West, Executive Director of the South Carolina Conservation Bank, explained why everyone is a conservationist — they just might not realize it yet.

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Why Wetlands Matter

Why Wetlands Matter
Erika Hollis  |  February 2, 2020

In honor of World Wetlands Day, let’s take time to celebrate the many benefits we get from our South Carolina wetlands.

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How to Preserve Nature While Hiking and Camping

How to Preserve Nature While Hiking and Camping
June 13, 2019

8 tips to keep in mind as you enjoy the great outdoors to help protect our natural surroundings for wildlife and future visitors.

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Every last acre on earth

Every last acre on earth
February 18, 2019

For those of us who cherish the charming rural landscape, and the woods and wild places, our world has once again shrunk before our very eyes. Are we just going to develop every last acre on earth?

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The trail that almost wasn't

The trail that almost wasn't
Lisa Hallo  |  October 26, 2018

How Upstate Forever, Greenville County, the City of Greenville, and other partners fought tooth and nail to bring the game-changing Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail to life.

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A Message from Our Founder

A Message from Our Founder
January 1, 2018

Upstate Forever founder Brad Wyche has been working to protect the Upstate's critical natural resources for over 25 years.

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Clean Water 101: Intro to River Contaminants

Clean Water 101: Intro to River Contaminants
Erika Hollis  |  August 24, 2017

You might think it’s a simple question: “Are our Upstate rivers healthy?” But as many recent articles have shown, the answer is complicated — because water quality IS complicated.

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