3 key priorities for the New Year - December 30th, 2024
As our region faces unprecedented development pressure and demands on our natural resources, our work is more important and time-sensitive than ever before. read more
Clean Water
Conservation & advocacy wins of 2024 - December 12th, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we're pausing to celebrate the many conservation and advocacy successes this year has brought. Here's a look at just a few highlights of our work this year — made possible by your generous support... read more
A few updates post-Helene - October 15th, 2024
We are happy to report that our staff members and their families are safe. Our offices are open, and although several members of staff are still waiting on power or internet access, we are working as usual. read more
Big win for water! 50' riparian buffers in Greenville County - January 5th, 2024
Upstate Forever and local partners that comprise the Reedy River Water Quality Group (RRWQG) and other clean water advocates have aggressively championed adoption of stronger riparian buffer requirements in Greenville County for well-over a decade. We are thrilled to see 50' wide riparian buffers now required for new development along all Waters-of-the-State in unincorporated parts of the county. read more
Ask an Advocate: How does a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling impact Upstate waters? - November 2nd, 2023
Clean Water Director Erika Hollis explains a 2023 Supreme Court ruling weakening wetland protection and what it means for the Upstate. read more
Action Alert: Urge Greenville Co. Council to vote YES on riparian buffer requirements - November 2nd, 2023
There's still time to help ensure Greenville County Council votes to support 50' riparian buffers for new development on all Waters of the State county-wide. read more
How developed land impacts urban waters - October 27th, 2023
Clean Water Specialist Rebecca Wade explains how stormwater from development and human activity can cause problems for urban waters — and ways you can help protect local waterways. read more
Next-Door Nature: Explore the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate - October 25th, 2023
The newest edition of our biannual print publication explores the ecosystems persisting within the urbanized landscape — our backyards, neighborhood greenspaces, and downtown parks — in addition to sharing the latest news and updates from our team. read more
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