Wisconsin conservation groups bash Republican proposal for environmental program
The future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is at stake in Wisconsin, and some groups say GOP-backed bills would keep the program alive ‘in name only.’
Almost Too Late for Stewardship Program?
A Door County Land Trust update warns that, with Senate action imminent, time is running out to secure a bipartisan compromise that fully funds Knowles-Nelson—especially land acquisition—before the program expires in June.
Letter to the Editor: Help Save the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
A Door County letter to the editor calls on lawmakers to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson with land acquisition intact and reach a bipartisan compromise before the program expires in 2026.
‘Zombie’ Knowles-Nelson legislation isn’t worth celebrating … yet
A letter to the editor by Restoring Lands’ Tom Stolp warns that recent legislative action on Knowles-Nelson falls short of voter expectations by cutting land acquisition, despite overwhelming bipartisan support for investing in land conservation.
Local Friends of State Parks Getting Knowles-Nelson Funding
Friends groups at Point Beach State Forest in Two Rivers and High Cliff State Park in Calumet County are among the groups receiving Knowles-Nelson funding for local improvement projects.
Knowles-Nelson land program deserves Legislative support
A Sheboygan resident writes in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that fully funding Knowles-Nelson—including land acquisition—is critical to protecting public access and preventing the permanent loss of open space in fast-growing areas.
Local Friends of State Parks group receive grant
A Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant was awarded to the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park to support a safety handrail replacement project at the park.
Hunters, anglers, conservationists unite – but will Senators listen?
Testimony at this week’s Senate hearing made clear that land acquisition remains essential to a functioning Knowles-Nelson program.
Funding boost aids improvement projects at DNR-managed properties in Northeast Wisconsin
FOX 11 News highlights recent Knowles-Nelson–funded grants awarded to Northeast Wisconsin projects at High Cliff State Park, Peninsula State Park, and Kohler-Andrae State Park.
Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects
Nearly $500,000 in Knowles-Nelson funding has been awarded to support Friends Group improvement projects at state parks, trails, and wildlife areas across Wisconsin.
