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Clean Water

How to safeguard water — naturally and cost-effectively - November 9th, 2022

Clean Water Director Erika Hollis why clean water is not only crucial to sustaining our bodies and environment, it is also fundamental in a successful economy — and how we can work together to protect this important natural resource. read more

By Erika Hollis

Read the latest issue of the "Upstate Advocate" - November 7th, 2022

We are proud to share with you the latest issue of our twice-yearly print publication, the "Upstate Advocate." In this issue, we explore the balance between conservation and economic development and share the latest news from Upstate Forever staff. read more

By Andrea Cooper

Recently Protected: Tyger River Confluence at Nesbitt Shoals - November 6th, 2022

Our Land Conservation team recently worked with The Tyger River Foundation to place the 201-acre Tyger River Confluence at Nesbitt Shoals property under conservation easement with support from the South Carolina Conservation Bank and SC DHEC. read more

The Water Log: October 2022 - October 30th, 2022

Do you know what’s in the Clean Water Act? Learn what the Act includes and what it leaves out in this month’s Water Log. From conferences to clean ups, see what our busy team has been up to this fall. read more

By Erika Hollis

Spartanburg Herald-Journal Op-Ed: In South Carolina, we are all connected by a web of water - October 23rd, 2022

Land Conservation Specialist Richard Carr shares how we all have a part to play in protecting one of South Carolina's most precious natural resources. read more

By Richard Carr

The Water Log: Riparian Buffers in Greenville County - September 11th, 2022

Find out what a riparian buffer is, why they are important, and the need for strengthening county-wide requirements in Greenville County. read more

By Erika Hollis

The Upstate Update: August 2022 - August 21st, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share the unbelievably generous results of Mast General Store's Land Trust Day, share details on the upcoming Citizens Planning Academy series, and more. read more

The Water Log: National Water Quality Month - August 17th, 2022

Read the latest edition of our Clean Water newsletter to learn about the history of National Water Quality Month, valuable information on the status of our local waters, and ways that you can protect water quality at home. read more

By Erika Hollis

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