Representative Bill Sandifer to receive the Public Servant of the Year Award - January 23rd, 2020

Representative Bill Sandifer is being honored with the Public Servant of the Year award at Upstate Forever's 2020 ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon. This award recognizes Rep. Sandifer for his game-changing role in passing the Energy Freedom Act. read more

These are our 2020 advocacy priorities - January 22nd, 2020

Our mission is to protect the critical lands, waters, and unique character of Upstate South Carolina. To accomplish that mission, we advocate for specific outcomes at the local and state level that are likely to have a measurable impact to the ten-county Upstate region's land and water resources. read more

The Upstate Update: January 2020 - January 22nd, 2020

In this month's Upstate Update, we reflect on 2019's successes, share Upstate Forever's 2020 advocacy priorities, invite you to join us for the ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon, and provide updates on Greenville and Spartanburg's comprehensive planning processes. read more

Our year in review: 2019 by the numbers - January 21st, 2020

2019 was a momentous year for Upstate Forever. Join us as we reflect on strides made in land and water conservation, advocacy, and more. read more

Legislative Updates 2020: Week 1 - January 19th, 2020

The 2020 Legislative Session has started and we have hit the ground running! In this first weekly update, Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins details two black market wildlife trading bills that have been introduced, growing opposition to offshore drilling, and more. read more

By Shelley Robbins

Legislative Updates 2020: Session Preview - January 13th, 2020

The South Carolina Legislature will be back in session on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, for the second year of their two-year session. Shelley Robbins offers a recap of last year and a preview of what we'll be watching for during the 2020 Session. read more

By Shelley Robbins

Apply for the Spring Citizens Planning Academy - January 3rd, 2020

Upstate Forever’s Citizens Planning Academy is an interactive 4-week course designed to help Greenville residents, business owners, and neighborhood leaders become more effective and influential participants in City of Greenville planning and land use policy efforts. Learn more about and apply to join this course taking place in March 2020. read more

The Upstate Update: December 2019 - December 22nd, 2019

In this month's Upstate Update, we share ways to support UF before the end of 2019, information about our upcoming ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon, and more. read more

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