Legislative Issues

2023 State and Local Advocacy Priorities - February 23rd, 2023

These are our 2023 Advocacy Priorities. Read more about these issues and why we have chosen to prioritize them. read more

The Upstate Update: January 2023 - January 25th, 2023

In this month's Upstate Update, we reflect on 2022's conservation successes, celebrate grants awarded for water quality work in Anderson County, and more. read more

2022 in Review - December 30th, 2022

As we enter the final days of 2022, 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

Meet the Team: State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller - December 19th, 2022

Get to know State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller through a few rapid-fire questions. read more

The Upstate Update: December 2022 - December 18th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share several reasons why folks like you support Upstate Forever's work, a time-sensitive action alert, and more recent news. read more

A quick note on Giving Tuesday - November 29th, 2022

Your gift today will help Upstate Forever staff carry the momentum of this year's successes into 2023 — our 25th year! read more

By Aldon Knight

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

In this month's Upstate Update, we celebrate some of this year's successes to date, give you a look at UF in the news, and more. read more

What is SC doing about toxic 'forever chemicals?' - November 13th, 2022

Energy & State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller answers your questions about "PFAS" and how Upstate Forever is advocating for drinking water protections in South Carolina. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller