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Clean Water

From clear mountain streams to cherished local lakes, Upstate Forever's Clean Water team works to preserve watershed lands critical to clean drinking water, monitor and take action on projects that threaten water quality, and expand access to waterways for recreation.

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How are PFAS impacting South Carolina's waters?

How are PFAS impacting South Carolina's waters?
Erika Hollis  |  September 20, 2023

UF's Clean Water Director Erika Hollis discusses the manmade chemicals called PFAS (Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances) and why they exist at unsafe levels in our waterways. Learn about how these forever chemicals get into our waterways and what the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) is doing for residents with private wells.

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25 Highlights from 25 Years

25 Highlights from 25 Years
May 10, 2023

These are just a few of the highlights that your support has made possible over the last 25 years

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Meet the Team: Clean Water & GIS Manager Katie Hottel

Meet the Team: Clean Water & GIS Manager Katie Hottel
January 24, 2023

Get to know Clean Water & GIS Manager Katie Hottel through a few rapid-fire questions.

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Anderson County Watershed Protection Council announces its first grant recipients

Anderson County Watershed Protection Council announces its first grant recipients
January 13, 2023

On the shores of Broadway Lake, the Anderson County Watershed Protection Council — of which Upstate Forever is a member — yesterday announced its first grants have been awarded.

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Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development

Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development
November 15, 2022

Community and business leaders from across the Upstate share their thoughts on the relationship between natural resource conservation and growth in the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate.

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What is SC doing about toxic 'forever chemicals?'

What is SC doing about toxic 'forever chemicals?'
Megan Chase-Muller  |  November 13, 2022

Energy & State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller answers your questions about "PFAS" and how Upstate Forever is advocating for drinking water protections in South Carolina.

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Meet the Team: Clean Water Associate Rebecca Wade

Meet the Team: Clean Water Associate Rebecca Wade
July 18, 2022

Get to know Clean Water Specialist Rebecca Wade through a few rapid-fire questions.

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2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon

2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon
June 14, 2022

After forgoing our in-person celebration in 2021, it was a joy to gather again to celebrate the Upstate's leaders in conservation and sustainable growth!

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