New Bill, New Path for Knowles-Nelson Compromise
A second proposal for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been introduced, laying the groundwork for key compromise negotiations.
Local Government Groups Optimistic About Support for Stewardship Reauthorization
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association thank lawmakers for advancing reauthorization proposals and hope a final agreement continues Knowles-Nelson.
Boosters make a difference for Merrick State Park
A $20,000 Knowles-Nelson grant helped complete a new accessible fishing pier at Merrick State Park after ten years of community fundraising.
State Democrats propose Knowles-Nelson bill
Funding for the program will run out next year, absent legislative action. A Republican proposal was introduced in June.
Wisconsin Democrats propose new avenue to preserve conservation funds
The proposal would reauthorize the program through 2032 and boost the current funding levels.
Rep. Lori Palmeri’s Statement on Democrats’ Compromise Knowles-Nelson Bill
Rep. Lori Palmeri backed Assembly Democrats’ bill to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for six years at $72 million annually, calling it a meaningful starting point for bipartisan negotiations after Republicans removed funding from the state budget.
