Wisconsin’s land conservation program faces uncertain future

A segment on For the Record examines the uncertain future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program as lawmakers remain divided over how to renew the state’s long-running land conservation fund.
Land deal expands popular Wisconsin state park as Stewardship program remains in limbo

Wisconsin Public Radio looks at a new land purchase expanding Devil’s Lake State Park and rerouting part of the Ice Age Trail, funded through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program as its future remains uncertain ahead of a June expiration.
From Ducks to Knowles-Nelson: What Wisconsin Hunters Need to Know

PODCAST: The UpDuck Podcast discusses waterfowl season input opportunities and raises concerns about the uncertain future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
LETTERS: Hilbert reader urges support of funding for state parks

A Hilbert reader calls on lawmakers to restore land acquisition funding and pass a strong reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
LETTERS: New London reader says clock ticking to save state parks

A New London, Wisconsin reader warns that the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is nearing expiration and urges lawmakers to act before the program sunsets in June.
Evers optimistic for bipartisan legislation on some key issues

Gov. Tony Evers says he remains hopeful lawmakers can reach a bipartisan agreement to continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program before the program expires in June.
Giddy Up on Leadership! Episode 2

PODCAST: The Fall Line Public Podcast takes a closer look at the impact of Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and what its uncertain future could mean for outdoor access across the state.
Grant to help county buy hot mix plant land

Ozaukee County has received a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant to help purchase a former quarry site that could become part of a future county park.
Kaul accuses GOP Senate oversight committee of ‘political theater’

The dispute also reflects ongoing opposition from some Republican lawmakers to reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Why Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Fund Is at Risk (And What Hunters Can Do Now)

The Okayest Hunter podcast discusses what the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds across Wisconsin and what’s at stake if the program loses funding.