Patrick Durkin: April’s state-wide conservation hearings focus on funding
At this year’s Conservation Congress spring hearings, voters will weigh in on whether Wisconsin should reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Vote on conservation topics during April 13 statewide spring hearings
Spring hearing voters will weigh in on reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Final Bills Pending As Legislative Session Nears End
With the legislative session nearing its end, the fate of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program remains uncertain as the Senate has yet to take final action on reauthorization before the program’s 2026 expiration.
GOP lawmakers want to allow sale of public lands near egg farm amid bird flu outbreaks
GOP lawmakers are proposing to allow the sale of public lands near a commercial egg farm, including property protected with support from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
LETTER: To save our wild land, support Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
A Sheboygan resident urges lawmakers to fully fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, arguing it supports land protection and public access across Wisconsin.
The latest on renewing Knowles-Nelson; Sustaining an eco-friendly diet; Canoecopia 2026 launches
Seth Taft of Friends of Wisconsin State Parks joins The Larry Meiller Show to discuss what’s at stake as the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program remains uncertain.
Data shows outdoor recreation boosts Wisconsin’s economy by record $12B
New data showing outdoor recreation adds $12 billion to Wisconsin’s economy highlights the importance of the public lands, trails, and outdoor access supported by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Latest Wisconsin Supreme Court case flips the script on which judges strictly interpret the law
The case comes after a 2024 decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court that ruled lawmakers cannot block spending from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program through the Legislature’s budget committee.
Wisconsin Society for Ornithology Announces 2026 Passenger Pigeon Award Winners
The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology recognized Gathering Waters with a Special Recognition Award for its work defending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and protecting habitat for birds and wildlife across Wisconsin.
Nurturing The Future: The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Has Helped Protect Wisconsin’s Outdoors
A Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine feature highlights Knowles-Nelson’s role in protecting land, expanding recreation, and supporting local projects as it approaches a reauthorization deadline.
