Our team is growing

Upstate Forever is seeking a Land Policy Grassroots Specialist to join our Land Planning & Policy program staff. Applications for this role must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2023.

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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:

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What’s Happening

Saluda

Saluda Grade Rail Trail

The transformation of this inactive rail line into a 31-mile trail is one step closer to reality. We are pleased to announce that an agreement with Norfolk Southern has been reached to sell the Saluda Grade line.

ForeverGreen

ForeverGreen Awards

Join us to celebrate the Upstate's conservation leaders! Early bird tickets are now available for our ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon and 25th anniversary celebration on Monday, April 24.

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.

The

The Upstate Advocate

The latest edition of our twice-yearly publication explores the ways conservation and economic development in the Upstate can go hand-in-hand, in addition to sharing the latest news from our team.

Diversity,

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.

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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