Land Conservation

Big wins last night at Greenville County Council - July 21st, 2021

Your calls, emails, and attendance at last night's County Council meeting made a huge difference! read more

By Lisa Hallo

The Upstate Update: July 2021 - July 18th, 2021

In this month's Upstate Update, we share an important action alert for Greenville residents, the difference your support makes, and more recent news and updates. read more

Join us on July 20th at 6 pm to protect farms, forests, and rural areas - July 16th, 2021

On Tuesday, Greenville County Council will cast votes regarding two critically important issues that will shape the future of Greenville County and impact the lives of all Greenville residents. We need you to join us for the Council meeting at 6:00 pm to show your support for responsible growth and greenspaces. read more

The Upstate Update: June 2021 - June 20th, 2021

In this month's Upstate Update, we share a list of the Upstate's farmers markets where you can buy fresh and local produce this summer, an important update on a Greenville County land development regulation, welcome new faces to the UF team, and more. read more

Upstate SC Farmers Markets - June 16th, 2021

Eat local this summer! We've compiled a list of the farmers markets in each of Upstate SC's 10 counties so you can eat fresh, locally grown food and support local agriculture all season long. read more

What happened on Article 3.1 yesterday & what's next - June 16th, 2021

A disappointing update regarding the proposed replacement of Greenville County's Article 3.1, a local land development regulation that sets out basic criteria for subdivision approval in unincorporated parts of the county read more

Action alert! Greenville County Council committee has weakened Article 3.1 replacement - June 11th, 2021

Your voice is needed now to protect rural Greenville County from rampant suburban-style sprawl. read more

By Lisa Hallo

The Upstate Update: May 2021 - May 25th, 2021

In this month's Upstate Update, we introduce the 2021 ForeverGreen Award honorees, celebrate the iconic Grant Meadow in Pickens County, and more. read more