RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update Webinar 1-15-25
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.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Upcoming Policy Update, Understanding Bonding, and Looking Back at 2024
As Wisconsin gears up for a new legislative session in 2025, learn how you can support Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program renewal through postcards, lobby day participation, and understanding the program’s smart bonding strategy.
Rural Heritage Lives On in Washington County: Tall Pines Conservancy’s Metz Preserve
Tall Pines Conservancy receives its first Knowles-Nelson grant to protect 84 acres of historic farmland along the Oconomowoc River.
Federal data shows outdoor recreation contributes $11.2B to Wisconsin economy
Wisconsin’s outdoor economy surged 9.4% in 2023, proving our natural spaces are more valuable than ever.
Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day At The Capitol
A lobby day will be held at the Wisconsin Capitol on March 12, 2025 to advocate for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Upcoming Budget Listening Sessions With Governor Evers
December listening sessions will help shape budget priorities.
Tall Pines Conservancy to protect first property bought through Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Tall Pines Conservancy has announced the permanent protection of 84 acres through the purchase of Metz Preserve in the Town of Erin.
Rice Lake designated as an Ice Age Trail Community
The Ice Age Trail Alliance has leveraged Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds for three decades to acquire land that not only creates new trail segments but also protects Wisconsin’s glacial features, historical sites, and diverse ecosystems including mature forests, wetlands, streams, and remnant prairies.
