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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.
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.

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