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Clean Water

Anderson County Watershed Protection Council announces its first grant recipients - January 13th, 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. read more

2022 in Review - December 30th, 2022

As we enter the final days of 2022, we're pausing to reflect on the conservation successes this year has brought for Upstate Forever, our partners, and all who are proud to call Upstate South Carolina home. read more

The Water Log: December 2022 - December 16th, 2022

This year has flown by! Check out some of our proudest Clean Water accomplishments from the year. We never could have done it without your support! read more

By Erika Hollis

A quick note on Giving Tuesday - November 29th, 2022

Your gift today will help Upstate Forever staff carry the momentum of this year's successes into 2023 — our 25th year! read more

By Aldon Knight

The Upstate Update: November 2022 - November 20th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we celebrate some of this year's successes to date, give you a look at UF in the news, and more. read more

The Water Log: Green Infrastructure at the Greenville Office - November 17th, 2022

In this month's Water Log, learn about the Greenville Office's green infrastructure. Discover how our green roof, pervious pavement, rain garden, and native plants protect health, conserve energy, and reduce environmental impact. Also get some tips on how to avoid F.O.G. (fat, oil, and grease) pollution this holiday season. read more

By Erika Hollis

Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development - November 15th, 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. read more

What is SC doing about toxic 'forever chemicals?' - November 13th, 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. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

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