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Upstate Forever is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization relying on generous contributions from people like you. Here’s how you can help Upstate Forever defend your natural resources and promote balanced growth.

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  • Join our email lists to receive general news or updates and action alerts dedicated to specific topics:
    • Monthly Newsletter and General Interest Emails
    • Land Protection in the Upstate
    • Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg Land Planning & Policy Updates
    • The Water Log: Clean Water News & Updates
    • South Carolina Legislative Updates
  • Attend an event
  • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Land Stewardship Coordinator Ericka Berg at eberg@upstateforever.org.

You can also become a citizen water monitor through the SC Adopt A Stream program, which is led in partnership by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and the CU Center for Watershed Excellence. Upstate Forever was instrumental in advocating for a statewide Adopt A Stream program.

Jobs

Upstate Forever has no open positions at this time. To receive updates about future opportunities, join our email newsletter list at upstateforever.org/email, or follow us on social media on LinkedInFacebookInstagram, or Twitter.

 

Internships

Upstate Forever does not have internships on a regular schedule, but we do occasionally engage interns for specific projects based on qualifications and availability. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please send your resume and cover letter to info@upstateforever.org.

What’s Happening

The

The Upstate Advocate

In the latest edition of our print newsletter, we celebrate the rare and wonderful flora and fauna that call this region home, in addition to sharing the latest news and information about our conservation and advocacy initiatives.

For

For future generations

With your generous support, we have surpassed our fundraising goal for the Generations Campaign! This successful initiative will significantly enhance our ability to protect the Upstate’s land and waters for generations to come.

ForeverGreen

ForeverGreen Awards 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined Upstate Forever staff, Board of Directors, event sponsors, supporters, and more for the 2025 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon at The Annex at Judson Mill in Greenville!

2024

2024 Highlights

We hope you'll join us in celebrating the many conservation and advocacy wins of 2024 from our Land Conservation, Clean Water, Land Planning & Policy, and Energy & State Policy programs.

Saluda

Saluda Grade contract

The Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy has officially entered into a contract to purchase the Saluda Grade rail line and corridor for a proposed rail trail running from Upstate South Carolina to Western North Carolina.

Diversity,

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

To realize our vision of a future that is healthy, vibrant, and prosperous for the Upstate, we know it is vitally important and essential to our core values that we engage the diverse community we serve.

IT’S NOW OR NEVER

Preserve our region’s character

Growth in the Upstate is skyrocketing. We must act immediately to protect our region’s natural resources and unique character from unchecked sprawl and short-sighted development practices. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates, and action alerts.

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