Land & Water | Advocacy | Balanced Growth
Our Work
Upstate Forever is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects critical lands, waters, and the unique character of the Upstate of South Carolina. We focus our work on the ten counties of Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union.
Over the past two decades, we have worked to protect some of our region’s most important environmentally sensitive lands and assets in regards to water and habitat quality – our farmlands, forests, natural areas, healthy rivers, and clean air. We are committed to ensuring that our Upstate communities are vibrant and retain their natural areas, outdoor heritage, and unique identities in the face of rapid development and significant sprawl.
Our Goals
- Protect land and water
- Foster a love of place
- Convey the importance of now
- Serve as a trusted community champion
What’s Happening
Read the Upstate Advocate
In the latest issue of our twice-yearly print publication, you'll find essays from local artists about the inspiration they find in our region's natural resources, recent news from Upstate Forever, and more.
Recent land protection
Our nationally-accredited land trust recently completed a conservation project further protecting this iconic view of Grant Meadow and Table Rock from the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in Pickens County.
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.
Defend our water quality
In an era of modern convenience, it’s all too easy to take clean water for granted. But as our region grows, it’s more important than ever to recognize the tremendous value of water — and to fight to protect it.
Protect More Land
In the face of rapid growth, more funding is needed to protect the Upstate’s special places while we still have the opportunity.
Giving Back
Your planned gift can help us achieve our goals for current and future generations, while you enjoy a wide variety of tax benefits.
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