Thank You

Your Support Makes a Difference

Because of supporters like you, our staff is able to continue making great progress towards our mission of protecting the critical lands, waters, and unique character of Upstate South Carolina.

If you'd like to take your support of Upstate Forever to the next level, here are several ways you can get involved:

  • Join our email lists to receive general news or updates and action alerts dedicated to specific topics:
    • Monthly Newsletter and General Interest Emails
    • Greenville County Land Planning & Policy Issues
    • Land Protection in the Upstate: News and Opportunities
    • Planning & Growth Updates for Spartanburg County
    • South Carolina Legislative Updates
    • The Water Log
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  • Join us at an event

What’s Happening

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Limited Edition Tees

Wear your Upstate pride while supporting our work. When you make a gift of $25 or more, we'll send you our limited edition 25th anniversary t-shirt. Available in adult sizes S - 2XL while supplies last.

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25 Highlights from 25 Years

Upstate Forever celebrates 25 years of conservation and advocacy in 2023, but we could not do this important work without you. Join us as we reflect on just a few of the successes your support has made possible.

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The Upstate Advocate

The latest edition of our twice-yearly publication celebrates Upstate Forever's 25 years of hard work, in addition to sharing the latest news and conservation successes from our team.

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Saluda Grade Rail Trail

The SC State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the Saluda Grade Trail, which will run through Northern Spartanburg and Greenville Counties into the mountains of Western NC.

Conservation

Conservation success

Six properties totaling 735 acres in Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens Counties were recently protected. These lands will be protected in perpetuity through conservation easements.

Giving

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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