Energy

Meet the Team: Energy Advocate Michael Coleman - January 28th, 2022

Each month, we're going to introduce you to a member of the Upstate Forever staff through a few rapid fire questions. First up, meet Energy Advocate Michael Coleman, who joined our team in 2021. read more

2021 In Review - December 21st, 2021

As we enter the final days of 2021, we're pausing to reflect on the conservation successes this year has brought for Upstate Forever, our partners, and all who are proud to call Upstate South Carolina home. read more

The Fall/Winter 2021-2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate has arrived - November 22nd, 2021

We are proud to share with you the latest edition of our twice-yearly print publication. The Fall/Winter 2021-2022 issue celebrates the native plant and animal species that make life here richer, healthier, and more colorful — in addition to sharing the latest news and updates from our team. read more

The Upstate Update: November 2021 - November 21st, 2021

In this month's Upstate Update, learn more about a new trail on protected property in Paris Mountain State Park, join us in thanking former Board members, learn what positions we are hiring for in early 2022, and more. read more

We remain concerned about PNG’s proposed pipeline in Greenville County - November 12th, 2021

This week, Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) announced one of three proposed routes was selected for a natural gas pipeline in Greenville County. We continue to have concerns about the selected route and lack of demonstrated need for the project. read more

Greenville Journal Op-Ed: PNG pipeline threatens Greenville County’s economy and environment - November 10th, 2021

The natural gas pipeline proposed by Piedmont Natural Gas threatens Greenville County’s natural beauty and quality of life. Read the opinion-editorial we submitted to the Greenville Journal alongside our partners Frank Holleman of the Southern Environmental Law Center and Julie Turner of Friends of Northern Greenville County. read more

The Upstate Update: October 2021 - October 24th, 2021

In this month's Upstate Update, celebrate this summer's conservation successes, read why we oppose the natural gas pipeline proposed for Northern Greenville County, RSVP for webinars with UF staff, and more. read more

We oppose PNG's proposed natural gas pipeline in Northern Greenville County - October 22nd, 2021

The pipeline would have negative impacts on water quality, property rights, and endangered species — and we haven't received any figures or studies to verify the need for the pipeline at all. read more

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