ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION & BEAUTIFICATION

creating public lands such as Chimney Rock State Park, as well as additions to the Green River Game Lands; creating numerous preserves and trails; holding over 200 conservation easements; helping to remove invasive plants, restore wildlife habitat, and protect streams and wetlands; helping to create multiple preserves for research and education, which host public events, school groups, college classes, and field researchers; supporting free speaker series on environmental and naturalist topics at Walnut Creek Preserve and Landrum Library; and leading AmeriCorps Project Conserve, which places around 25 AmeriCorps members at 13 environmental organizations throughout Western North Carolina each year. 847 Case St., Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5777

ConservingCarolina.org

Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT)

SCLT was formed by a number of residents in the Saluda area in 2007, and is now a 501(c)3 organization with the mission of preserving Saluda’s rural character by preserving farm and forest land in and around Saluda.

Since its existence, SCLT has created 8 nature parks open to the public (Little Park, Judd’s peak/Nature Park, Bradley Nature Preserve, Twin Lakes, Round Mountain, Moonshine Park, Henry’s Nature Center and the Missing 40), made possible through support from both private citizens, grants, foundations, and many dedicated volunteers.

Conserving Carolina

Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) and Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) have consolidated into the organization now known as Conserving Carolina. The neighboring land conservancies have the common mission of permanently conserving, caring for, and connecting people to our most treasured places. In North Carolina, their region includes Polk, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties, and parts of Rutherford and other surrounding counties. In South Carolina, they serve the Landrum area, including parts of Greenville and Spartanburg Counties.

Highlights from almost 30 years protecting land and water include protecting over 47,000 acres; playing a key role in

SCLT’s on-going projects have been focused on helping local citizens with land related problems. These projects include a hemlock recycling program, kudzu control, forest management, botanical studies, conservation easements, stream stabilization, a community garden and a public dog park. PO Box 732, Saluda, NC 28773

828-749-1560

Saludaclt.org

Upstate Forever

Upstate Forever is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects critical lands, waters, and the unique character of the Upstate of South Carolina. The organization focuses their work on the ten counties of Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union. Since 1998, they have worked to protect the natural assets that make the Upstate so special: farmlands, forests, natural areas, rivers, and mountains. They are committed to ensuring that communities are vibrant and retain their green spaces, outdoor heritage, and unique identities in the face of rapid development and significant sprawl. They work in the areas of land conservation and conservation easements, clean water, land planning and policy, watershed protection. Recently Upstate Forever announced plans to work with other nonprofits to develop the Saluda Grade Rail Trail. Upstate Forever has offices in Greenville and Spartanburg.

201 E. Broad St. Suite 1C Spartanburg, SC 29306

864-327-0090

UpstateForever.org

Polk County Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission is an all volunteer body serving in an advisory role providing guidance and leadership in matters of community appearance. This Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at the Womack Building EOC Conference Room, at 5 pm. The commission’s mission is to preserve and enhance the appearance of Polk County by advising and implementing programs of general community beautification.

828-894-3301

Beautifulfoothills.org