Legislative Updates 2019: Week 7 - February 24th, 2019

The Solar Bill passes the house unanimously, and we are gearing up to fight the plastics "ban ban" assault on home rule. read more

By Shelley Robbins

Thank You to Our 2019 ForeverGreen Luncheon Sponsors - February 20th, 2019

Upstate Forever’s annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon was bigger and better than ever this year, thanks in large part to our generous sponsors. read more

By Aldon Knight

Every last acre on earth - February 18th, 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? read more

By Dennis Chastain

Legislative Updates 2019: Week 6 - February 17th, 2019

Energy bills continue to move through state legislature, plus an explanation of the recently proposed Complete Streets bill. read more

By Shelley Robbins

Legislative Updates 2019: Week 5 - February 10th, 2019

Good things are finally moving in the Statehouse, and our Upstate legislators are in the thick of it. read more

By Shelley Robbins

Show Up for Greenville's Future - February 4th, 2019

Hate sitting in traffic? Wish schools were built in more walkable locations? Show up and be part of the conversation to determine how Greenville will grow at upcoming County Comprehensive Plan meetings. read more

By Lisa Hallo

Legislative Updates 2019: Week 4 - February 3rd, 2019

It was a fairly low-key week in the Statehouse, so this is the perfect time to talk about who is in the Statehouse and why — including Upstate Forever's new energy lobbyist. read more

By Shelley Robbins

Legislative Updates 2019: Week 3 - January 27th, 2019

We're disappointed to see the return of the "plastics ban ban," and more updates from this third week of the legislative session. read more

By Shelley Robbins

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