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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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Bruce Adams: Water is essential for local food

Bruce Adams: Water is essential for local food
May 18, 2020

A 4th-generation farmer discusses how he feeds a University campus without the use of an irrigation system.

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Mary Duckett: Clean water is a basic human right

Mary Duckett: Clean water is a basic human right
May 16, 2020

Mary Duckett is a lifelong activist and resident of Greenville’s Southernside community. She has joined community leaders and environmental justice advocates to call for the cleanup of toxic coal tar along the Reedy River.

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Brooks and Kay Wade: Our lakes, rivers, and streams make the Upstate beautiful

Brooks and Kay Wade: Our lakes, rivers, and streams make the Upstate beautiful
May 12, 2020

The owners and operators of Jocassee Lake Tours share what makes the Upstate's waters special.

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How development impacts water quality

How development impacts water quality
Erika Hollis  |  April 23, 2020

As our region grows, it’s more important than ever to protect water quality in the Upstate.

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Why Wetlands Matter

Why Wetlands Matter
Erika Hollis  |  February 2, 2020

In honor of World Wetlands Day, let’s take time to celebrate the many benefits we get from our South Carolina wetlands.

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Clean Water 101: Intro to River Contaminants

Clean Water 101: Intro to River Contaminants
Erika Hollis  |  August 24, 2017

You might think it’s a simple question: “Are our Upstate rivers healthy?” But as many recent articles have shown, the answer is complicated — because water quality IS complicated.

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