Upstate Forever’s land trust attains fourth national accreditation; announces nearly 450 acres in new conservation easements
December 9, 2025
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever recently announced two updates related to its land trust. First, the organization recently attained its fourth accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, which recognizes land trusts…
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Sustain SC awards second round of grants through Land and Water Action Platform
December 4, 2025
Sustain SC has announced the second round of grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), advancing conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business…
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Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Network transitions to nonprofit, expanding its impact across the rural South
November 12, 2025The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and the Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network, a pioneering initiative launched in 2012 through support from the U.S. Endowment…
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TLC Upstate Lawn & Pest
November 3, 2025We are a local lawn care and pest control company serving Upstate, South Carolina.
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SCDNR’s oyster restoration program celebrates 25 years
October 29, 2025Director says program is one of the top oyster recycling and restoration efforts nationwide The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hosted a “partnership meeting” earlier this month at…
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Drug Take Back Day
October 21, 2025
Greer CPW and the Greer Police Department are again partnering for their annual Drug Take Back Day . This collaboration has been going strong since 2016, and together they’ve collected…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities administers $5 million in Wood Innovation Grants
October 14, 2025As National Forest Products Week is observed each October, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) is highlighting one of its partner programs that supports and advances U.S.-based…
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PalmettoPride announces 2026 Tree Grant recipients
October 7, 2025
Program Helps Restore South Carolina Tree Canopy One Year After Hurricane Helene PalmettoPride has awarded 1,503 trees to 18 organizations in 13 counties through its annual Tree Grant program, offered…
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State Agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
September 11, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and fellow state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural…
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Martin Tree and Turf Care urges Upstate residents to prepare for a colorful and safe fall
September 9, 2025
This fall promises vibrant color across the Upstate, from Falls Park on the Reedy to Lake Keowee. But behind the beauty lies a familiar concern: unstable trees, sudden storms, and…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities names new program coordinator
September 4, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced the addition of Katie Norris as program coordinator. The Endowment’s headquarters is located in Greenville. In this…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities names new program coordinator
September 3, 2025
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced the addition of Katie Norris as program coordinator. In this role, Norris will coordinate program-related activities and assist grants management…
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South Carolina Conservation Bank welcomes new board members
August 28, 2025The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced the appointment of three board members to its board. Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter was appointed by…
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Martin Tree and Turf Care
August 26, 2025
At Martin Tree and Turf Care, tree safety isn’t a sideline—it’s what we do best. Homeowners across Greer, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson trust us for safe tree removal, strategic pruning,…
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Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter appointed to Board of the South Carolina Conservation Bank
August 14, 2025
Atlantic Packaging announced that company President Wes Carter has been appointed to the South Carolina Conservation Bank board by Governor Henry McMaster. This appointment highlights Carter’s continued leadership in sustainability…
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S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs fund Living Shoreline Program “Bio-Rock Experimentation” in the Broad River
July 28, 2025Multi-agency collaboration for living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF / Living Shoreline development and oyster restoration program. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and the environmental non-profit Global Eco…
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Bon Secours earns environmental excellence awards
July 22, 2025
For the fourth year in a row, Bon Secours St. Francis is being recognized for its commitment to developing a sustainable culture that will protect the environment and its communities’…
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Anderson County to welcome Anderson Lake, its most significant community project in decades
July 14, 2025
A visionary new chapter is unfolding in Anderson County with the announcement of Anderson Lake, a 1,200-acre, mixed-use community that will bring new life, energy, and opportunity to a unique…
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BASF ECMS’ Kirkland appointed chair of Upstate Workforce Board
July 14, 2025
Jerome Kirkland, Site Manager for the BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) Converse site in Spartanburg County, has been named chairman of the Upstate Workforce Board. The board builds…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee County
July 8, 2025
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties in Oconee County. The conservation of these properties, known as Oconee Station…
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OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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President and Chief Executive Officer
April 16, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust is searching for its new President and Chief Executive Officer to lead this well-established organization. As a leading voice in conservation, the Lowcountry Land Trust’s CEO is responsible for…
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S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) begins daily ground-level ozone forecasts for residents
April 1, 2025
From April 1 through September 30, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) provides a daily forecast for ground-level ozone concentrations across the state. These forecasts can help South…
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Blue Ridge Heating and Air announces launch of new startup, AirGuard, LLC
March 25, 2025
AirGuard, LLC, a proactive approach to mold detection and prevention Blue Ridge Heating and Air announced the launch of AirGuard, LLC, a new startup focused exclusively on the detection and…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Upstate Forever protected more than 1,100 acres in 2024 via conservation easements
February 25, 2025
Projects with conservation partners comprise nearly 1,900 additional acres protected Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the organization’s nationally accredited land trust finalized permanent conservation easements on a total of 1,130…
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Conservative voters continue strong support for conservation
February 18, 2025
In a state-wide poll, Republican primary voters express significant support for conservation and resilience efforts across South Carolina. A new state-wide poll of 1,200 GOP voters conducted by Sustain SC…
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America’s State Parks selects South Carolina Parks Director to serve as President
January 15, 2025
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), the leadership organization behind America’s State Parks, announced the appointment of Paul McCormack as its new President and CEO. McCormack brings nearly…
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SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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BASF ECMS equips fifth apprenticeship program cohort for manufacturing success
December 23, 2024BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) celebrated completion of the fifth cohort of apprentices from its North American Apprenticeship Development Program on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The program is…
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I-85 sewer expansion in Oconee gets approval to operate
December 23, 2024An infrastructure project 45 years in the making got approved Thursday afternoon. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services gave final approval to the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA)…
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Peerless Environmental welcomes former professional athlete as Service Manager
December 9, 2024
Peerless Environmental announced the addition of Andrew Faulkner as its new Service Manager. With a unique background as a former professional baseball player and a proven leader, Faulkner brings a…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new ‘Recycle Here SC’ phone app to make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 14, 2024
The new “Recycle Here SC” mobile phone app will be officially launched Nov. 15 as an innovative way to make recycling easier in South Carolina. The free mobile phone app…
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Storm debris collection update
November 12, 2024
City contractors completed the first pass of storm debris pickup. They’re on their second pass now and will begin stump-splitting this week. Since Hurricane Helene, crews have: Collected more than…
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SCDES recognizes thirteen South Carolina schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
November 7, 2024
Thirteen South Carolina schools were recently awarded grants to support the education of the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced today. The “Champions…
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SCDES announces recipients of DERA grant funding to support clean air projects
October 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has announced the winners of this year’s grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel…
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BASF ECMS’s Kirkland named to Science Board
October 24, 2024
The Spartanburg Science Center inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits, live animals and programs that excite, engage, and educate. Learn more at www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org. Kirkland holds both a bachelor’s degree…
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BASF ECMS site in Converse celebrates fifth anniversary
October 18, 2024
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) employees and leadership in Converse recently celebrated the site’s fifth anniversary. During a cake-cutting ceremony, Mark Wright, Vice President of Precious Metal Refining…
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SCDES hosts first Environmental Justice PREP meeting with community partners, plans impactful use of $1 million EPA grant funding
October 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) welcomed community partners from around the state to the first EJ Strong PREP meeting, which is a new Environmental…
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Try something new at Everything Outdoor Fest
October 7, 2024
What you need to know for weekend fest Nov. 2-3 Everything Outdoor Fest, a two-day showcase of the Southeast’s most popular outdoor activities, invites the community outside Saturday, Nov. 2,…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith appoints new Sustainable Design Leader
September 19, 2024
Jenny Heim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, has been elevated to the role of Sustainable Design Leader for McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Since joining MPS two years ago,…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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New era in environmental protection launches with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is officially launched as South Carolina’s new environmental protection agency. SCDES has specific roles and responsibilities for protecting and preserving the environment,…
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Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with rural…
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