The Upstate Update: March 2023 - March 20th, 2023
In this month's Upstate Update, we share exciting news about the future Saluda Grade Trail, an opportunity to join our team, and a full calendar of upcoming events. read more
In this month's Upstate Update, we share exciting news about the future Saluda Grade Trail, an opportunity to join our team, and a full calendar of upcoming events. read more
Get to know Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen through a few rapid-fire questions. read more
Conserving Carolina; PAL: Play, Advocate, Live Well; and Upstate Forever are pleased to announce that an agreement with Norfolk Southern has been reached to sell the 31-mile rail line for use as a recreational rail trail. read more
We are officially halfway through the Legislative Session, and we are very optimistic about the outcome of this year's legislative work. Learn about bills that are making progress and how to register for Conservation Lobby Day and Oyster Roast. read more
The Working Lands Preservation Act is headed to the House Floor. The Act needs your support to help protect the state's working lands from development. Check out this week's updates to learn more about how you can help. read more
A progress report for Upstate Forever's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals set forth in 2020. read more
UF's Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen explains the benefits of open space across the Upstate region and how we can preserve and equitably distribute it in the face of rapid development. read more
This week saw the House Budget prioritize land and water protections and several important committee actions pertaining to workforce development, energy, and heirs' property. Find out about these issues and more in this week's summary of Statehouse news. read more