You're invited to join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres & live bluegrass at the launch of the Generations Campaign on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Greenville.
Find out about bills on the move in the week's Legislative Updates. Plus take a deep dive with State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller into a highly anticipated energy bill - we have some concerns about this bill that you can take action on. read more
Get to know Upstate Forever's Land Conservation Operations Coordinator Laura Smith through a few rapid-fire questions. read more
In this month's Upstate Update, the protected property numbers are in! See how much land we protected through conservation easement in 2023. Also learn about the Executive Director transition, upcoming volunteer workdays and neighborhood meetings, and much more. read more
Are you interested in discovering African American cultural sites across South Carolina? If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month this February, or if you’re generally interested in learning more about African American history in the state, then check out The Green Book of South Carolina by the WeGOJA Foundation. In this post, we interview WeGOJA Executive Director Dawn Dawson-House about The Green Book and how it is helping people discover African American cultural sites across SC. read more
Current Executive Director Andrea Cooper shares some important news about the future of our organization. read more
In this weeks Legislative Updates, take look inside the camaraderie that occurred at the 21st Annual Conservation Lobby Day, learn about a new bill that would increase tax credits for conservation easements, read about the Working Agricultural Lands bill that's headed for ratification, and see how energy is still top of mind for lawmakers. read more
In this week's news from the Statehouse, the new Environmental Services Agency presents its first budget, the Endangered Species Data Protection Bill advances, and an energy hearing highlights shortfalls and solutions. read more
These are our 2024 Advocacy Priorities. Read more about these issues and why we have chosen to prioritize them. read more
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