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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee

July 8th 2025

Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee

Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties in Oconee County.
SELC: Duke Energy SC plan approved with recommendations from environmental groups

July 2nd 2025

SELC: Duke Energy SC plan approved with recommendations from environmental groups

The South Carolina Public Service Commission has approved Duke Energy’s integrated resource plan (IRP) for S.C., directing Duke to work with stakeholders to consider improvements recommended by several environmental groups, including Upstate Forever.
Upstate Forever celebrates successful fundraising campaign, local conservationists

April 24th 2025

Upstate Forever celebrates successful fundraising campaign, local conservationists

Local nonprofit Upstate Forever celebrated the region's conservation leaders this week at the 2025 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon. The organization also announced the culmination of its "Generations Campaign” at the event, an initiative to fund its work for the years to come.
Upstate Forever to host 2025 ForeverGreen Awards

March 4th 2025

Upstate Forever to host 2025 ForeverGreen Awards

April 22 luncheon to include recognition of award recipients, poetry reading.
Upstate Forever protected more than 1,100 acres in 2024 via conservation easements

February 25th 2025

Upstate Forever protected more than 1,100 acres in 2024 via conservation easements

Projects with conservation partners comprise nearly 1,900 additional acres protected.
Saluda Grade Trail Corridor Under Contract

August 5th 2024

Saluda Grade Trail Corridor Under Contract

The Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy is officially under contract to purchase a 31-mile rail corridor for a proposed rail trail running from Upstate South Carolina to Western North Carolina. The conservancy entered into a contract with Norfolk Southern to purchase the Saluda Grade rail line and corridor and now has one year to complete due diligence and secure remaining funds needed for the purchase.
Grant Awarded for Saluda Grade Trail

July 11th 2024

Grant Awarded for Saluda Grade Trail

The Saluda Grade Trail was awarded a $450,000 grant from the federal Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, announced today. The 31-mile Saluda Grade rail trail was one of four projects throughout Appalachia to be selected for its outstanding potential to strengthen local economies.

Upstate Forever announces Generations Campaign

April 11th 2024

Upstate Forever announces Generations Campaign

Through the Generations Campaign, the organization is working to secure $7 million to safeguard the Upstate’s natural resources as the region experiences significant growth and development.

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