Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposal for a 10-Year Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Reauthorization

Governor Evers proposes $1 billion renewal of Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to protect state’s natural resources.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Budget Proposal Highlights, February 20 Webinar, and Legislative Outreach

Understand the budget timeline & proposal, join us for a webinar to discuss how it impacts Knowles-Nelson, and speak up to your legislators.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Budget Address Preview, Lobby Day Registration, and New District Impact Data

Register now for Lobby Day on March 12, join our post-budget virtual discussion, and explore new district-level data showing Knowles-Nelson’s local impact.
Speaker Robin Vos on courts and Wisconsin’s budget process

Featured image by Ken Teegardin, 2011
Liberal justices on Wisconsin Supreme Court target ‘legislative veto’ on conversion therapy rule

Evers’ lawsuit challenging legislative vetoes, which included the Knowles-Nelson projects ruled on in July 2024, continues to challenge Republican legislative power.
Gibraltar Finalizes Purchase of Redmann Property

The Town of Gibraltar protected 119 acres entirely through grants and donations.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Budget Update Webinar – Feb 20, 2025

Watch the recording and download slides from our February Knowles-Nelson budget update webinar.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update Webinar – Jan 15, 2025

Watch the recording and download slides from our January Knowles-Nelson policy update webinar.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Legislative Responses, Wednesday Policy Update, and Making Your Voice Heard

Join fellow conservation supporters for a policy update, learn about recent legislative developments, and discover ways you can speak up for Knowles-Nelson in 2025.
Wisconsin’s major land conservation fund could be in trouble

Top Republican lawmakers are signaling they might not approve new funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, despite an ambitious plan from the state Department of Natural Resources to add more resources for conservation.