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Fox Carolina: How two Upstate families kept developers at bay

March 20th 2026

Fox Carolina: How two Upstate families kept developers at bay

Read or watch this feature from FOX Carolina about two local landowners who chose to protect their properties through conservation easements with Upstate Forever.
Upstate Forever to host 2026 ForeverGreen Awards

March 12th 2026

Upstate Forever to host 2026 ForeverGreen Awards

Upstate Forever is excited to host the annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Annex at Judson Mill in Greenville.
Upstate Forever announces 2,100+ recently conserved acres

February 19th 2026

Upstate Forever announces 2,100+ recently conserved acres

Upstate Forever is pleased to share nine new conservation easements completed in late 2025, permanently protecting 2,100+ acres across seven counties in the region.
Section 319 Grant awarded to Clean Water team

February 16th 2026

Section 319 Grant awarded to Clean Water team

We have secured a grant to continue water quality improvement work in the Three & Twenty Creek Watershed in Anderson & Pickens Counties.
Upstate Forever, 3 other local groups receive grants to continue clean water work in Anderson County

January 20th 2026

Upstate Forever, 3 other local groups receive grants to continue clean water work in Anderson County

Earlier this month, the Anderson County Watershed Protection Council awarded grants to four Upstate groups working to protect clean water in Anderson County.
Stay informed as the SC Legislative Session begins

January 13th 2026

Stay informed as the SC Legislative Session begins

While our team is advocating for conservation and clean energy at the State House, you can stay in-the-know through UF's Legislative Updates, action alerts, and bill tracker.
Upstate Forever announces nearly 450 acres in new conservation easements

December 8th 2025

Upstate Forever announces nearly 450 acres in new conservation easements

Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever is pleased to share four newly finalized conservation easements: December Hill Farm, Snow Hill Farm, Ninety Six Creek, and an addition to the existing Mountain Bridge Passage easement.

Upstate Forever attains fourth national accreditation

December 1st 2025

Upstate Forever attains fourth national accreditation

Upstate Forever recently attained its fourth accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, demonstrating that the organization meets the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

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