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.
A lifelong resident of the Southernside community in Greenville, Mary Duckett has joined community leaders and environmental justice advocates to call for the cleanup of toxic coal tar along the Reedy River, the left-behind results of a long-shuttered manufactured gas plant. read more
In this week's update, Land Policy Director Lisa Hallo reflects on her recent experiences in nature and the importance of accessible greenspace for all. read more
Land Policy Director Lisa Hallo reflects on what easy access to nature has meant for her during difficult times. read more
A 4th-generation farmer discusses how he feeds a University campus without the use of an irrigation system. read more
The House and Senate both met on Tuesday, May 12, and negotiations between the two bodies paid off. More in this week's Legislative Update from Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins. read more
The next webinar in the SC Conservation Coalition's "Conversations with Conservationists" series will focus on water use in South Carolina and how our state is planning to ensure we have enough water in the future by updating the State Water Plan. read more
As pressure to develop more and more land across our region increases, so do the threats to the Upstate's water resources. read more
The owners and operators of Jocassee Lake Tours share what makes the Upstate's waters special. read more
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