Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects
The Wisconsin DNR announced approval of 32 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Friends Grants for nonprofit partners to fund improvement projects at state parks, trails, forests, and other DNR properties.
Gov. Tony Evers seeks to go big on investing in conservation. Republicans aren’t sold
Gov. Tony Evers is proposing a major expansion of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, calling for $1 billion over 10 years to support land conservation and outdoor recreation statewide. Republican leaders say the plan is unlikely to advance, citing spending concerns and disagreements over legislative oversight.
Rock County Board delays vote on state stewardship program support
A resolution urging 10-year reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was tabled by the Rock County Board as members weighed cost concerns against local park benefits.
Grant awarded for Schofield boat launch project
Schofield has received Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding to build a safer boat launch on Lake Wausau.
