Land Conservation

UF and partners seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail - July 20th, 2022

A coalition of nonprofits including Upstate Forever are working to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail. read more

The Upstate Update: July 2022 - July 19th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share how you can get your hands on a limited edition UF t-shirt, details on a land management project underway in Oconee County, ways you can get involved with growth in Greenville, plus details on several upcoming events. read more

2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon - June 14th, 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! read more

Tyger River Foundation to receive the Clean Water Champion Award at ForeverGreen 2022 - June 7th, 2022

For their ongoing work to protect and provide access to water in Spartanburg County, the Tyger River Foundation will be recognized as Clean Water Champion at Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon on Monday, June 13. read more

Hoyt Grant to receive the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award at ForeverGreen 2022 - June 6th, 2022

For his dedication to conservation and the protection of the iconic Grant Meadow and Table Rock viewshed, Hoyt Grant will receive the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award at Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon on Monday, June 13. read more

Driven to Connect: Alix Pedraza - May 11th, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, SCDNR Diversity Outreach Manager Alix Pedraza reflects on her journey towards a career involved in protecting natural places and why she is driven to expand access to outdoor recreation areas to underrepresented audiences. read more

Driven to Preserve: Mable Owens Clarke - May 11th, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Mable Owens Clarke tells the inspirational story of Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County and how she has worked to preserve its history. read more

Driven to Comfort: Diane Gluck - May 11th, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Cancer Survivors Park Alliance Founder Diane Gluck reflects on how this impactful greenspace in Greenville came to be. read more

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