Conservation is about people as much as place. Meet the landowners, advocates, volunteers, and partners working to protect what makes the Upstate special.
Discover the people behind the progress below.
Upstate Forever envisions a future that is healthy, vibrant, and prosperous, that offers a high quality of life now and for future generations. That vision cannot become a reality for all who call the Upstate home while racial violence and systemic injustices exist in our communities and across the country.
Upstate Forever's Lisa Hallo reflects on what easy access to nature has meant for her during difficult times.
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.
The owners and operators of Jocassee Lake Tours share what makes the Upstate's waters special.
At the 2020 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon, Raleigh West, Executive Director of the South Carolina Conservation Bank, explained why everyone is a conservationist — they just might not realize it yet.
For those of us who cherish the charming rural landscape, and the woods and wild places, our world has once again shrunk before our very eyes. Are we just going to develop every last acre on earth?
Upstate Forever founder Brad Wyche has been working to protect the Upstate's critical natural resources for over 25 years.
Greenville, SC
507 Pettigru Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Spartanburg, SC
900 S. Pine St, Ste 1B
Spartanburg, SC 29302
