Land Planning & Policy

2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon - June 14th, 2022

After forgoing our in-person celebration in 2021, it was a joy to gather again to celebrate the Upstate's leaders in conservation and sustainable growth! read more

Carfree commuting advice from a local expert - May 20th, 2022

In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, Mary McGowan — aka "rebelwithoutacar" — answers your burning questions about carfree commuting. read more

Driven to Lead: Ruth Littlejohn - May 11th, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Spartanburg City Councilwoman Ruth Littlejohn shares her memories of growing up in Spartanburg, how she has watched the Southside community change over the decades, and why it's important to work together to make the City of Spartanburg remain vibrant and equitable in the decades to come. read more

Read the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate - May 10th, 2022

We're proud to share the latest edition of Upstate Forever's twice-yearly print publication. In this issue, read the stories of six remarkable women leading the Upstate to a green, vibrant, and prosperous future, in addition to the latest news of our work across the region. read more

April in Review - May 1st, 2022

May is here! Before we celebrate longer, warmer days and the unofficial start of summer, let's take a look back at April 2022… read more

The Upstate Update: March 2022 - March 20th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we celebrate the work your support made possible in 2021 with our Donor Impact Report, share details about several upcoming events, and more. read more

Our 2021 donor impact report - February 28th, 2022

Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ever-transforming social climate, UF had one of its most productive years yet. And we could not have accomplished our indispensable work without your support. View last year's conservation highlights and success stories in our 2021 donor impact report. read more

By Andrea Cooper

The Upstate Update: February 2022 - February 21st, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we celebrate 2021's conservation successes, share our 2022 advocacy priorities, an action alert for Greenville County residents, and more. read more