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Upstate Forever is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization relying on generous contributions from people like you. Here’s how you can help Upstate Forever defend your natural resources and promote balanced growth.

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  • Join our email lists to receive general news or updates and action alerts dedicated to specific topics:
    • Monthly Newsletter and General Interest Emails
    • Land Protection in the Upstate
    • Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg Land Planning & Policy Updates
    • The Water Log: Clean Water News & Updates
    • South Carolina Legislative Updates
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Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Land Stewardship Coordinator Ericka Berg at eberg@upstateforever.org.

You can also become a citizen water monitor through the SC Adopt A Stream program, which is led in partnership by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and the CU Center for Watershed Excellence. Upstate Forever was instrumental in advocating for a statewide Adopt A Stream program.

Jobs

Upstate Forever has no open positions at this time. To receive updates about future opportunities, join our email newsletter list at upstateforever.org/email, or follow us on social media on LinkedInFacebookInstagram, or Twitter.

Internships

Upstate Forever does not have internships on a regular schedule, but we do occasionally engage interns for specific projects based on qualifications and availability. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please send your resume and cover letter to info@upstateforever.org.

What’s Happening

2024

2024 Annual Meeting

Thank you to all who joined Upstate Forever staff, Board of Directors, and fellow supporters as we celebrated the past year's conservation successes at Chattooga Belle Farm on Sunday, October 27!

Saluda

Saluda Grade contract

The Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy has officially entered into a contract to purchase the Saluda Grade rail line and corridor for a proposed rail trail running from Upstate South Carolina to Western North Carolina.

The

The Upstate Advocate

The latest edition of our print newsletter features stories from Upstate conservationists working to protect and improve our region for future generations, in addition to sharing information about the Generations Campaign and more news from our staff.

For

For future generations

We are working to secure $7 million to safeguard Upstate SC's natural resources as the region experiences significant growth and development. With your support, we can leave future generations a healthy and vibrant Upstate legacy.

Conservation

Conservation success

We're thrilled to announce the recent protection of Hereford Hill Farm. Located in Southern Greenville County, the conservation of this 101-acre working ranch will help curb sprawl, protect wildlife habitat, and safeguard local water resources.

Diversity,

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

To realize our vision of a future that is healthy, vibrant, and prosperous for the Upstate, we know it is vitally important and essential to our core values that we engage the diverse community we serve.

IT’S NOW OR NEVER

Preserve our region’s character

Growth in the Upstate is skyrocketing. We must act immediately to protect our region’s natural resources and unique character from unchecked sprawl and short-sighted development practices. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates, and action alerts.

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