October 19, 2020
Cherokee basket weaver Nancy Basket moved to the Upstate several decades ago to discover the land her ancestors once called home. Here, she found their stories, culture, and traditions of the Cherokee elders, as well as a material that inspired an unexpected new path in her basket weaving work. In this essay published in the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Nancy shares lessons learned from kudzu and the importance of nature.
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October 19, 2020
After several years living in the American Southwest, artist Kent Ambler longed for the lush green landscapes of the East Coast In this essay published in the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Kent shares how the landscapes that now surround him influence his work.
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Katie Hottel | September 25, 2020
Clean Water & GIS Manager Katie Hottel shares four favorite paddle trips in the Upstate in celebration of World Rivers Day.
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August 21, 2020
Wondering what you can do on your property to prevent flooding and sediment runoff into nearby waterways? Here's a list of helpful tools for Upstate SC residents.
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July 31, 2020
To help demystify land-use planning, our Land Planning & Policy team is breaking down 10 core principles of smart growth and how rapidly growing Upstate communities can benefit from these embracing these concepts.
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Sherry Barrett | June 30, 2020
Land Policy Manager Sherry Barrett reflects on how moving to a walkable Greenville neighborhood has improved her quality of life.
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June 10, 2020
The environmental aesthetic of the Upstate is something most, if not all, of us value. But how does that relative value translate to dollar value? Dr. John Quinn, Director of Environmental Studies at Furman, explores the economic value of our region's natural resources.
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June 3, 2020
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.
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