Virtual Update Jan. 15 On Knowles-Nelson
A Jan. 15 virtual update will focus on the status of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, including where legislation stands and what is at risk if funding is not restored.
LETTER: Don’t let Stewardship Fund die by legislative negligence
Wauwatosa resident calls on state lawmakers to restore funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin politics in 2025, a look back by the numbers
A year marked by record election spending, budget battles, and renewed conflict over Knowles-Nelson shaped Wisconsin politics in 2025.
The politics before the elections: How 2025 sets the stage for a new year
Open races, record court spending, and Knowles-Nelson disputes set up Wisconsin for the 2026 election cycle.
Mississippi Valley Conservancy expands Boscobel Bluffs State Natural Area to 475 Acres
With help from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Mississippi Valley Conservancy has permanently protected Bald Bluff, expanding the Boscobel Bluffs State Natural Area.
Senate Democrats Discuss 2026 Priorities and Knowles-Nelson
In year-end interviews, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein outlines priorities for 2026, including affordability, school funding, and the uncertain future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Governor Evers Completes annual 72-county tour of Wisconsin
The governor’s 2025 tour included visits to parks and local projects supported by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Balanced budget a priority in Dane County Executive’s first year
Uncertainty around the future of Knowles-Nelson is reshaping how Dane County plans for conservation funding.
Sierra Club’s 2025 Year in Review
A 2025 year-in-review from Sierra Club’s Wisconsin Chapter highlights advocacy to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Data Wonk: Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s rejection of legislative vetoes, first tested through blocked Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants, continues to reshape how lawmakers can intervene in land conservation and executive actions.
