Conservation & advocacy wins of 2024 - December 12th, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we're pausing to celebrate the many conservation and advocacy successes this year has brought. Here's a look at just a few highlights of our work this year — made possible by your generous support... read more

Greenville County Council adopts the UDO! - December 5th, 2024

Greenville County Council adopted the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in a 7-5 vote at 3rd reading on Tuesday, December 3. read more

By Sherry Barrett

Andrea Cooper honored with Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation - November 19th, 2024

At the Fall 2024 Wyche Reception, former UF Executive Director Andrea Cooper was honored with a Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation passed by the Board of Directors. read more

Greenville County Council advances UDO - November 6th, 2024

Our collective voices leading up to and during the public hearing last night made a difference! read more

By Sherry Barrett

A guide to advocating for Greenville County's Unified Development Ordinance - October 28th, 2024

The time is now for County Council to adopt Greenville County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)! We strongly urge County Council members to vote YES at the upcoming reading of the ordinance on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Take a look at our guide for talking points to help you advocate on this issue along with us. read more

By Sherry Barrett

A few updates post-Helene - October 15th, 2024

We are happy to report that our staff members and their families are safe. Our offices are open, and although several members of staff are still waiting on power or internet access, we are working as usual. read more

Creepy Conservation: Halloween 2024 - October 1st, 2024

Happy Halloween! This spooky season we are celebrating some of the local critters who keep our environment in healthy ecological balance. Some may consider these animals creepy, but they play an essential role in the Upstate region. You should recognize them all from spooky stories and your neighborhood alike - which one is your favorite? read more

Citizens Planning Academy: Fall 2024 Presentations and Resources - September 25th, 2024

The 2024 Citizens Planning Academy cohort can find the presentations and resources from all six sessions below. We will update this page each week following the session. read more

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