Iron County celebrates conservation of 1,100 acres around the Gile Flowage
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program contributed $1.5 million toward a six-year effort to protect land around one of Wisconsin’s last large undeveloped lakes, keeping the Gile Flowage in public and tribal hands.
Iron County celebrates 1.1K-acre land purchase around Gile Flowage in northern Wisconsin
The Gile Flowage purchase received $1.5 million from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in one of the program’s final acts before its June 30 expiration.
After political standoff, Wisconsin closed fish hatcheries. Anglers say it’s a huge mistake.
Gov. Evers vetoed a Republican senator’s bid to use Knowles-Nelson funds for fish hatchery upgrades, saying the money should be available for broader conservation priorities rather than specific earmarks.
Two Rivers Approves New Signs Around Neshotah Park
Two Rivers approved new signage at Neshotah Park, part of a larger improvement project funded by a Knowles-Nelson stewardship grant.
OAP Open Mic: Help Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
Oregon Area Progressives’ June 5 Community Open Mic will highlight Knowles-Nelson and share how attendees can help save it.
Wild Things: Proposal Would Expand Hunting In National Wildlife Refuge Lands
A Door County Pulse outdoors column reports on Knowles-Nelson amid local wildlife news, noting two citizen resolutions supporting reauthorization passed by near-unanimous margins at spring conservation hearings.
Tom Tiffany stands by criticisms of failed Wisconsin surplus deal
Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Tom Tiffany says he supports Knowles-Nelson in principle but would prioritize maintaining existing state lands over new acquisitions
Council on Forestry talks industry challenges, Knowles-Nelson program
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry discussed Knowles-Nelson’s uncertain future after its June expiration, with council members divided over public land accumulation and its impact on local tax bases.
Tiffany says he’ll cut taxes while increasing spending on schools, healthcare
Tom Tiffany says he would sign a Knowles-Nelson reauthorization bill, but only if it shifts focus away from acquiring new land and toward maintaining what the state already owns.
Oneida County board backs DNR land purchase
The Oneida County Board voted 15-2 to support a Knowles-Nelson-funded DNR purchase along the Tomahawk River, securing 77 acres of public access as the program nears its June expiration.
