Get a taste of local farms with the Midlands Farm Tour – September 9
June 5, 2017
Sustainable Midlands is excited to announce that the 2017 Midlands Farm Tour will be held Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Through the tour, Midlands citizens are…
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Charleston County Public Library announces effort to reduce plastic waste in local waterways
June 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has committed to ending the distribution of single-use plastic bags at all 16 branch locations in an effort to fight marine debris…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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Mast General Store Hosts Land Trust Day – June 3
May 26, 2017
On Saturday, June 3, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
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Mayor Benjamin to make major announcement about 100% clean energy
May 24, 2017
Mayor Steve Benjamin is one of 26 mayors from across the United States who has joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign to announce a new effort to…
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Environmental Energy Forum – June 20
May 24, 2017
Change is afoot. We have a new president. We have a new governor. And for the first time in decades the General Assembly passed an infrastructure bill that includes a…
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Furman recognizes 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows
May 18, 2017The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized three local executives as 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows. They are: David Bereskin (CEO, Greenville Water) Ron Cotterman (Vice…
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Upstate Forever and SCELP not pursuing further review of Dominion Pipeline
April 27, 2017
On April 11, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) circulated a Notice of Department Decision, effectively agreeing that Dominion Carolinas Gas Transmission’s Transco to Charleston natural…
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Duke Energy funds available for fish and wildlife habitat enhancement projects in NC and SC
April 27, 2017Beginning May 1, 2017, qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit applications for Duke Energy habitat enhancement programs in North Carolina and South Carolina. Approximately $4.66 million…
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Community partners celebrate Earth Day with activities for the whole family
April 18, 2017
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Whole Foods, and the City of Greenville are partnering to celebrate Earth Day in a daylong event that offers the entire family opportunities to reduce,…
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Community partners celebrate Earth Day with activities for the whole family
April 18, 2017
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Whole Foods, and the City of Greenville are partnering to celebrate Earth Day in a daylong event that offers the entire family opportunities to reduce,…
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Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust presentation to take place at The Ponds April 9
March 21, 2017On Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m, the public is invited to attend a presentation from the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust at the historic Schulz Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Pkwy,…
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Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust presentation to take place at The Ponds April 9
March 21, 2017
On Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m, the public is invited to attend a presentation from the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust at the historic Schulz Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Pkwy,…
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Spartanburg Water Lab Services Section Manager honored with industry award
March 20, 2017
Spartanburg Water Lab Services Section Manager Syndee Poteat was honored this week at the 2017 South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with its Crystal Crucible Award “for significant contributions that promote…
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Spartanburg Water water treatment facility takes top honors for superior quality
March 20, 2017
Spartanburg Water’s Landrum Water Treatment Facility recently received both state and national honors for excellence in water quality. The Partnership for Safe Drinking Water awarded the facility recently with its…
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DHEC: Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities among the state’s best
March 20, 2017
Seven of Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities were recently recognized for environmental and operation excellence from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC presented its Facility Excellence…
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Brad Wyche, Palmetto Land & Water Legacy Alliance
March 8, 2017
The Palmetto Land and Water Legacy Alliance has been established with only one mission—to reauthorize the SC Conservation Bank with no sunset and with no death clause. In 2002, in…
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City of Charleston addresses harmful effects of e-waste, discontinues curbside pick-up
March 2, 2017
Electronic waste, or e-waste, comprises just two percent of all waste collected in the United States, but amounts to 70 percent of the toxic waste in our landfills. There are…
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Congaree National Park Fire Management Plan
March 1, 2017
Superintendent Tracy Stakely has announced the release of the Congaree National Park Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA addresses a proposal by the National Park Service (NPS) to…
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Introducing Cingo: The new name for 40-year-old Allgood Pest Solutions
March 1, 2017Allgood Pest Solutions has a new name: Cingo. The company has done business in Charleston as Allgood Pest Solutions since 2012 Only the name is changing — the experience built…
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Introducing Cingo: The new name for 40-year-old Allgood Pest Solutions
March 1, 2017
Allgood Pest Solutions has a new name: Cingo. The company has done business in Charleston as Allgood Pest Solutions since 2012 Only the name is changing — the experience built…
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Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee to discuss impact of wildfires to Upstate air quality in Feb 15 meeting
February 9, 2017
During the fall of 2016 several Upstate counties, and areas in North Carolina, experienced wildfires that burned for many weeks. During this time the Upstate experienced hazy skies and air…
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HRP Associates adds two in Greenville
January 30, 2017
Local environmental engineering firm expands office with McDonnell and Culleton hires HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the hiring of Dan McDonnell…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 12, 2017
Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 12, 2017
Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 11, 2017Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 11, 2017
Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…
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Environmental groups file lawsuit over pollution from Belton pipeline spill
December 30, 2016
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), representing Upstate Forever and Savannah Riverkeeper, filed suit recently against the energy company Kinder Morgan for its illegal pollution of South Carolina waters. The…
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Proposed Campobello substation property now permanently protected from development
December 15, 2016
Once proposed as the site of a power substation, nearly 200 scenic acres in northern Spartanburg County are now permanently protected, thanks to a partnership between Duke Energy, The Nature…
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Chapin Arbor Day unveils new logo, dedicates trees in first celebration
December 3, 2016Members of the Chapin Arbor Day Foundation gathered for its first Arbor Day celebration Friday morning at the new Chapin Business and Technology Park. The ceremony included the unveiling of…
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Chapin Arbor Day unveils new logo, dedicates trees in first celebration
December 3, 2016
Members of the Chapin Arbor Day Foundation gathered for its first Arbor Day celebration Friday morning at the new Chapin Business and Technology Park. The ceremony included the unveiling of…
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City encourages residents to recycle fried turkey used cooking oil
November 21, 2016
Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can recycle used cooking…
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A new song and a new genre for a new message about climate change truth
November 7, 2016Songwriter Trevor Masters writes new song; GEA creates new music genre CAMDEN, S.C. – Songwriter Trevor Masters is not looking to top the national Billboard Music Charts with his new…
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A new song and a new genre for a new message about climate change truth
November 7, 2016Songwriter Trevor Masters writes new song; GEA creates new music genre CAMDEN, S.C. – Songwriter Trevor Masters is not looking to top the national Billboard Music Charts with his new…
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Chapin proclaims October 23 – 29 as Environmental Systems Operator Week
October 20, 2016The Chapin Town Council passed a resolution at its Tuesday council meeting to proclaim October 23 – 29, 2016, as Environmental Systems Operator Week. In Chapin, the Chapin Utilities Department’s…
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Chapin proclaims October 23 – 29 as Environmental Systems Operator Week
October 20, 2016
The Chapin Town Council passed a resolution at its Tuesday council meeting to proclaim October 23 – 29, 2016, as Environmental Systems Operator Week. In Chapin, the Chapin Utilities Department’s…
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Renewable Water Resources announces Fogleman as new Commissioner
October 19, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) announced Chip Fogleman, P.E., P.L.S., has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina as the organization’s newest commissioner. Fogleman is the president and principle of…
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Renewable Water Resources announces Fogleman as new Commissioner
October 19, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) announced Chip Fogleman, P.E., P.L.S., has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina as the organization’s newest commissioner. Fogleman is the president and principle of…
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Joseph McMillin, CEO, Atlas Organics
October 17, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Joseph…
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The Institute for Environmental Management reopens its doors
October 15, 2016
The Institute for Environmental Management (IEM) – an energy and environmental industry led organization aimed at researching and disseminating sound scientific information and research to industry leaders, policymakers and the…
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The Institute for Environmental Management reopens its doors
October 14, 2016The Institute for Environmental Management (IEM) – an energy and environmental industry led organization aimed at researching and disseminating sound scientific information and research to industry leaders, policymakers and the…
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Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
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Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016
Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016
Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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Historic Cragmoor Farms to supply produce for local schools
October 3, 2016
A historic farm in Roebuck will soon provide fruits, vegetables, and educational opportunities to students in pre-K through 12th grade as a result of a partnership between Upstate Forever, The…
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Fall Butterfly Count Program at Congaree National Park
September 21, 2016
Have you ever marveled at a butterfly? Have you ever noticed that there are different butterflies with distinct sizes, colors, and behaviors? Have you ever wondered what butterflies can tell…
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Atlas Organics dumps 20 tons of compost
September 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Atlas Organics, the Upstate’s first food waste reclamation company will deliver 20 tons of organic compost to Reedy River Farm’s half-acre plot at 1168 Pendleton Street at…
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Renewable Water Resources recognizes industries for compliance excellency
August 29, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) honored 45 local companies for demonstrating excellent in compliance with environmental regulation at its 24th Annual Compliance Excellency Awards Banquet this month. The Compliance Excellency Awards…
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