The Spring/Summer 2020 issue of the Upstate Advocate — our twice yearly print newsletter sponsored by Pacolet Milliken Enterprises — explores threats facing our region’s water resources and how you can get involved in the fight to protect them. You can view excerpts from this issue below or click here to view the full print newsletter.
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The environmental aesthetic of the Upstate is something most, if not all, of us value. But how does that relative value translate to dollar value? Dr. John Quinn, an associate professor of Biology at Furman, explores the economic value of our region's natural resources. read more
The average cost per gallon of tap water in the Upstate is less than 1 cent. Let us help put the value of clean water in perspective. read more
A lifelong resident of the Southernside community in Greenville, Mary Duckett has joined community leaders and environmental justice advocates to call for the cleanup of toxic coal tar along the Reedy River, the left-behind results of a long-shuttered manufactured gas plant. read more
A 4th-generation farmer discusses how he feeds a University campus without the use of an irrigation system. read more
As pressure to develop more and more land across our region increases, so do the threats to the Upstate's water resources. read more
The owners and operators of Jocassee Lake Tours share what makes the Upstate's waters special. read more
Now, more than ever, it's crucial we protect our region's water sources. Learn more about how Upstate Forever's Clean Water team works to protect the Upstate's clean and abundant waters. read more
As our region grows, it’s more important than ever to protect water quality in the Upstate. read more
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