ReWa oyster recycling program plays important role in coastal conservation
Despite being more than 200 miles from the coast, ReWa's oyster recycling program contributes on average about 5% of the shells recycled in the state.
Outdoors & Recreation
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Local, state conservation groups preserve Saluda River frontage in Piedmont
The conservation effort took two years to complete and involved the collaboration of local and state conservation groups.
Section of Swamp Rabbit Trail Blue Line closed until October
Renewable Water Resources is currently completing a $37.5 million pump station project in the Conestee area, resulting in the trail closure south of Highway 85.
SC Land Trust Network honors Gov. McMaster for conservation leadership
The award recognizes the many conservation accomplishments achieved in the state under Gov. Henry McMaster's leadership.
Public-private partners preserve 17 acres near Greenville’s Unity Park
Negotiations for the land purchase were led by the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust.
Friends of the Reedy River announces summer speaker series
The series is designed to be engaging and informative about the natural world and the importance of healthy river ecosystems.
Saluda Grade trail updates to be discussed at April 23 public meeting
The public meeting will provide the latest updates on the trail and allow further public input.
Greenville revises plans for Swamp Rabbit Trail connection to North Main neighborhood
The city of Greenville has new plans for connecting the North Main neighborhood to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Greenville works on first master plan for parks, recreation
The final master plan is expected to be presented to Greenville City Council for approval in the fall.
Public invited to Greenville parks and rec master plan meeting March 26
The master plan will provide a 10-year outlook for the city’s parks, trails, green spaces, recreation facilities and event programming.
Several Upstate SC state parks will see prescribed burns in coming months
The prescribed burns planned in the coming months for a number of state parks across the Upstate aim to reduce hazardous forest fuels.
Kings Mountain National Military Park to conduct prescribed burns
Some trails and portions of the park may be closed during prescribed burn activities, and nearby communities may experience minor smoke and visibility impacts.
Bassmaster Classic returning to Upstate SC in 2027
The tournament will be held March 19-21, 2027, in Greenville, with the competition hosted on Lake Hartwell in Anderson County
Upstate Forever protected 2,100 acres in Upstate SC, southern NC to end 2025
More than 2,100 acres across seven counties in South Carolina and North Carolina were permanently protected through conservation easements by Upstate Forever in the closing months of 2025
Sans Souci Swamp Rabbit Trail extension gets green light with $20.3M grant
Greenville County Administrator Joe Kernell announced that the county recently received the fully executed RAISE grant agreement from USDOT during the Greenville County Council’s meeting on Feb. 17.