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.
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.
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 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
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.
It's been a great year for conservation in the Upstate! As 2024 comes to a close, we're pausing to celebrate the many conservation and advocacy successes this year has brought.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming annual awards luncheon — in a new location for 2025! The 2025 luncheon on Tuesday, April 22 will include an Earth Day celebration in addition to recognition of this year’s honorees.
The latest edition of our print newsletter introduces you to several of the people behind our work, in addition to sharing the latest news and information about our conservation and advocacy initiatives.
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.
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.
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.