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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Legislative Updates: February 27 - March 3 - March 7th, 2023

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

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Progress Report - March 6th, 2023

A progress report for Upstate Forever's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals set forth in 2020. read more

Open Space Across the Upstate - February 28th, 2023

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

By Allie Martinsen

Legislative Updates: February 20-24 - February 28th, 2023

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

By Megan Chase-Muller

2023 State and Local Advocacy Priorities - February 23rd, 2023

These are our 2023 Advocacy Priorities. Read more about these issues and why we have chosen to prioritize them. read more

Legislative Updates: February 13-17 - February 21st, 2023

The Legislative Session is already a third of the way through. This week was packed with new bills and updates for preservation and clean energy. Our State Policy Director, Megan Chase-Muller, and our Energy Advocate, Michael Coleman, take us on a deep dive into the electrification of SC's transportation sector in this week's Legislative Update. read more

The Upstate Update: February 2023 - February 19th, 2023

In this month's Upstate Update, we celebrate the recent protection of 700+ acres across the Upstate, share details for an upcoming volunteer opportunity, and more. read more

The Water Log: February 2023 - February 17th, 2023

Happy New Year from the Clean Water Team! See what legislation we are prioritizing this year for clean water conservation and learn about several great events happening February - April. read more

By Erika Hollis