Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role this spring - February 13th, 2024
Current Executive Director Andrea Cooper shares some important news about the future of our organization. read more
Legislative Updates 2024: February 5 - 9 - February 12th, 2024
In this weeks Legislative Updates, take look inside the camaraderie that occurred at the 21st Annual Conservation Lobby Day, learn about a new bill that would increase tax credits for conservation easements, read about the Working Agricultural Lands bill that's headed for ratification, and see how energy is still top of mind for lawmakers. read more
Legislative Updates 2024: January 29 - February 2 - February 7th, 2024
In this week's news from the Statehouse, the new Environmental Services Agency presents its first budget, the Endangered Species Data Protection Bill advances, and an energy hearing highlights shortfalls and solutions. read more
2024 State and Local Advocacy Priorities - February 5th, 2024
These are our 2024 Advocacy Priorities. Read more about these issues and why we have chosen to prioritize them. read more
Progress Toward Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Goals in 2023 - February 4th, 2024
Our 2023 progress report towards our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals set forth in 2020. read more
Nearly 800 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2023 - January 30th, 2024
In 2023, our nationally accredited land trust permanently protected 783 acres across the Upstate through conservation easements. Along with our partners, additional projects where Upstate Forever was integral to the effort’s success comprise of an additional 2,949 acres. read more
Legislative Updates 2024: January 22 - 26 - January 30th, 2024
In this week's news from the Statehouse, the Working Agricultural Lands Preservation Bill will be taken up by the full Senate this coming week, there is a new bill to increase polluter accountability, and we explain conservation budgets and how four state agencies are playing a role in land protection. And don't forget to join us for the Annual Conservation Lobby Day on February 6th! read more
Legislative Updates 2024: January 15-19 - January 22nd, 2024
Last week, the conservation community showed up in force to present our legislative priorities — and lawmakers truly listened. See our recap of the SC Conservation Coalition Senate Briefing and outcomes that are driving important conversations on wetlands and polluter accountability. read more
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