Hunt Quietly | Episode 182. Wisconsinites want conservation and access, their politicians do not
PODCAST: On this episode of Hunt Quietly, host Matt Rinella talks with Wisconsin conservation warden Ben Gruber about the uncertain future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and what’s at stake for public lands and habitat.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is in jeopardy. Wisconsin lawmakers must act.
A Civic Media commentary column takes a closer look at what the pulled Senate vote means for the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and why the moment still leaves room for action.
Why a lack of support is stalling a Wisconsin Senate vote to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Spectrum News 1 covers how the Senate’s planned vote to renew Knowles-Nelson was called off after Republicans couldn’t line up enough support, leaving the program’s future in question.
Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause shares vision for Hillmoor Property, Highway 50 construction
Lake Geneva officials are planning new public recreation space at the Hillmoor Property, reflecting the kind of local outdoor access and community investment supported by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Senate fails to vote on Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
Channel 3000 reports on the Senate’s failure to take up a bill funding the state’s nearly 40-year-old land conservation program, instead sending it back to committee.
Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.
In its end-of-session roundup, Wisconsin Watch flags Knowles-Nelson as unfinished business after the Senate pulled a scheduled vote ahead of its summer expiration.
Drama, anguish and incremental progress in the Wisconsin State Capitol
In the Wisconsin Examiner, Ruth Conniff writes that Republicans have allowed the bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to lapse rather than compromise after losing their veto power over conservation projects.
Knowles-Nelson stuck after a frustrating week in the Capitol
The Senate pulled its own reauthorization bill after failing to secure votes. Meanwhile, compromise remains on the table.
Gathering Waters: Statement on Senate inaction and bipartisan path forward for Knowles-Nelson
The Wisconsin Senate failed to advance Knowles-Nelson reauthorization after Republicans pulled their bill and rejected a one-year extension, leaving the program at risk of expiring in June 2026 despite broad public support.
Stewardship Fund may be in jeopardy
The Spooner Advocate reports on uncertainty surrounding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program after a state Supreme Court ruling ended legislative veto power over projects, prompting some Republicans to question reauthorization.
