Conservation was on the ballot, and it won.
Election Day brought big wins for conservation in Wisconsin. Here’s our recap of key races and what comes next for Knowles-Nelson in the 2027 legislative session and state budget.
Editorial | David Crowley endorsed by Cap Times Editorial Board
The Cap Times editorial board endorsed David Crowley for governor, citing Knowles-Nelson reauthorization among the priorities they expect him to advance.
Cody Kamrowski: 2026 Advocacy Champion Award
Cody Kamrowski received the 2026 Advocacy Champion Award from Gathering Waters on October 22, 2026.
WJFW | Sarah Widder on biking Wisconsin’s trails for Knowles-Nelson
Sarah Widder joined WJFW’s “Up North at 4” to talk about her Great State Trails Adventure and her advocacy for Knowles-Nelson reauthorization.
Restoring Lands Leads by Example With Legislator Visits
See how Restoring Lands is building strong relationships with lawmakers ahead of the 2027 session.
P.S. Keep Riding
This ride has been about so much more than riding my bike. Yes, it’s about celebrating being outside and the feel of wind on your face, feeling free and alive. But it’s also about protecting the land, connecting communities, supporting recreation opportunities, and celebrating all the amazing folks across Wisconsin who are engaged in the […]
Day 22: Great River and Buffalo River State Trails
Today I started with an urban ride on familiar roads through La Crosse to the start of the Great River State Trail. In the quiet morning light, I appreciated the smells of urban riding – fresh baked bread and donuts near the Kwik Trip headquarters and main distribution center, fresh roasted coffee from the local […]
Day 21: 400, Hillsboro, Elroy-Sparta, and La Crosse River State Trails
Today, on my route from Reedsburg to La Crosse, I traveled on several of the most popular and oldest rail trails in Wisconsin. I started on the 400 State Trail, which is the newest of the trails I rode today but is important because it connects the historic Elroy-Sparta and La Crosse River State Trails […]
Day 20: Connector 28 and Great Sauk State Trail
We started the day at the Capitol, talking about how important stewardship funding is and sharing my story with policymakers. That included Governor Evers, who has been a great supporter of Knowles-Nelson. In his last budget, he proposed $100 million annually for 10 years, which would have provided the sustainable, predictable funding for recreation and […]
Day 19: Military Ridge State Trail
I began my ride this morning by finishing the Cheese Country Trail from Calamine into Mineral Point. Thank you Tri-County Trail Commission and Tri-County ATV Club for the great trail maintenance! I picked up the Military Ridge State Trail in Dodgeville, where I also met up with Jen Filipiak, the Executive Director of the Driftless […]
