The latest issue of the Upstate Advocate has arrived - October 18th, 2020
Read more about the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Upstate Forever's twice-yearly print publication. read more
Our team is growing
Upstate Forever is seeking a Land Policy Grassroots Specialist to join our Land Planning & Policy program staff. Applications for this role must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2023.
500-acre Cedar Rock easement transferred to Upstate Forever - October 15th, 2020
Recently, The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina transferred a 500-acre conservation easement to Upstate Forever. This "new to us" easement is located in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains adjacent to the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. read more
Iconic view of Table Rock further protected - October 14th, 2020
Nestled at the base of Table Rock and hugging Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway 11, the recent addition of 21 protected acres joins a 36-acre property that was placed under a conservation easement in 2013. read more
Hear from TreesUpstate regarding the City of Greenville’s tree ordinance update - September 29th, 2020
We recently asked Joelle Teachey, Executive Director of TreesUpstate, to weigh in on the City of Greenville’s current effort to update their tree ordinance. read more
Legislative Updates 2020: September 15-24 - September 27th, 2020
After halting the regular 2020 Legislative Session in mid-March, the South Carolina General Assembly returned earlier this month for a special two-week session. Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins offers a recap of what was accomplished, what bills we supported passed, and which two bills we opposed that were halted. read more
Choose your own adventure: Upstate paddle trips for all skill and thrill levels - September 25th, 2020
GIS Coordinator Katie Hottel shares four favorite paddle trips in the Upstate in celebration of World Rivers Day. read more
The Upstate Update: September 2020 - September 20th, 2020
In this month's Upstate Update, we share some huge solar energy news for SC, a petition you can sign to help protect Greenville County's rural communities, the latest on the City of Spartanburg's comprehensive plan updates, and more. read more
City of Spartanburg comprehensive plan updates - September 18th, 2020
Land Policy Manager Sherry Barrett shares the latest news of the City of Spartanburg's comprehensive plan updates and how you can participate in shaping the future of one of our region's fastest-growing cities. read more
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