We're hiring: Land Stewardship Specialist

This full-time position plays an integral role in our Stewardship and Land Management team by conducting annual monitoring visits to properties protected by conservation easements, interfacing with landowners, compiling reports, and more.

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Greenville’s Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond to speak at the 2025 ForeverGreen Luncheon - March 6th, 2025

In addition to recognizing this year's ForeverGreen award recipients, we are thrilled to be joined at the April 22 event by Glenis Redmond, whose nature-inspired poetry illustrates the beauty and importance of our region’s life-giving lands and waters. read more

Protected: More than 1,100 acres in 2024 - February 26th, 2025

Our Land Conservation team worked with public and private landowners to permanently protect more than 1,100 acres in 2024. Plus, projects in collaboration with conservation partners comprised nearly 1,900 additional acres protected. read more

Low-cost septic repairs for homeowners in the North, Middle, or South Tyger watershed - February 24th, 2025

Upstate Forever's Clean Water team has grant funding remaining until July that provides cost-share assistance to landowners who live in proximity to the North, Middle, and South Tyger Rivers for septic repairs to help improve local water quality. read more

Meet the ForeverGreen 2025 award recipients - February 17th, 2025

We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, April 22 as we celebrate three passionate individuals making an indelible impact on the region's natural resources. read more

2025 State and Local Advocacy Priorities - February 11th, 2025

These are our 2025 Advocacy Priorities. Read more about these issues and why we have chosen to prioritize them. read more

City of Anderson draft comprehensive plan released - January 31st, 2025

After soliciting public feedback and fine-tuning community priorities, the City of Anderson has released a draft of a new comprehensive plan. read more

By Allie Martinsen

Progress Toward Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Goals in 2024 - January 30th, 2025

A progress report for the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals Upstate Forever accomplished in 2024. read more

Early bird tickets now available for ForeverGreen 2025 - January 16th, 2025

Reserve your seats for our annual awards luncheon at a discounted rate — only available through March 22! read more