The Upstate Update: May 2024 - May 29th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, we share some ways to celebrate mental health awareness month in nature and a recap of our Generations Campaign kickoff event. Check out other updates about Pickens County riparian setbacks, upcoming events, and details about American Wetlands Month. read more

Today and Tomorrow: Explore the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate - May 27th, 2024

Executive Director Aldon Knight introduces the latest edition of our print newsletter. In this issue, you'll find stories from Upstate conservationists working to protect and improve our region for future generations, in addition to information about the Generations Campaign and more news from our staff. read more

By Aldon Knight

Thank you for joining us to launch the Generations Campaign - May 22nd, 2024

A quick thank you on the heels of the Generations Campaign kickoff celebration. read more

By Aldon Knight

Legislative Updates 2024: Session Wrap-Up - May 16th, 2024

Revisit the conservation legislation signed, unfinished bills we hope to revisit in 2025, and what to expect in the months to come in our 2024 Legislative Session Wrap-Up from State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates 2024: April 29 - May 3 - May 6th, 2024

It's the last week of the legislative session! Take a look at bills caught in the SC Energy Security Act deadlock and read our primer on Sine Die. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates 2024: April 22 - 26 - May 2nd, 2024

In this week's Legislative Updates, check out some great photos from the Working Agricultural Lands Preservation Act (H.3951) signing celebration with the Governor. Read about more budget highlights and new EPA emissions rules that could change the calculus for the SC Energy Security Act. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates 2024: April 15 - 19 - April 23rd, 2024

In this week's Legislative Updates, Senators react to the Judiciary Committee's action on energy bills, how you can take action on other bills that would advance clean energy, and it's last call for attending the Duke Energy Carolinas' rate case hearing in Spartanburg. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

The Upstate Update: April 2024 - April 22nd, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, learn about our recently launched Generations Campaign and be sure to RSVP to our kickoff event on May 21st! There is a job opening on the Development team for a Development Associate, the Clean Water team conducts important site visits with DHEC grant administrators, and mark your calendars for other upcoming events. read more

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