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UF and partners seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail

UF and partners seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail
July 20, 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.

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Meet the Team: Clean Water Associate Rebecca Wade

Meet the Team: Clean Water Associate Rebecca Wade
July 18, 2022

Get to know Clean Water Specialist Rebecca Wade through a few rapid-fire questions.

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Meet the Team: Deputy Director Lisa Hallo

Meet the Team: Deputy Director Lisa Hallo
June 17, 2022

Get to know Deputy Director Lisa Hallo through a few rapid-fire questions.

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2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon

2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon
June 14, 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!

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Carfree commuting advice from a local expert

Carfree commuting advice from a local expert
May 20, 2022

In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, Mary McGowan — aka "rebelwithoutacar" — answers your burning questions about carfree commuting.

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Meet the Team: Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Swails

Meet the Team: Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Swails
May 18, 2022

Get to know Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Swails through a few rapid-fire questions.

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Driven to Connect: Alix Pedraza

Driven to Connect: Alix Pedraza
May 11, 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.

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Driven to Advocate: Sandy Hanebrink

Driven to Advocate: Sandy Hanebrink
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Touch the Future Executive Director Sandy Hanebrink discusses her journey as a person with disabilities and advocates for expanded access to our region's treasured natural areas.

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