Yellowstone Lake State Park: A Year-Round Tourism Hub in Wisconsin
At Yellowstone Lake State Park, Knowles-Nelson funding helps protect land and maintain the trails, access points, and facilities that make year-round outdoor recreation and tourism possible in southwest Wisconsin.
State Park Spotlight: Yellowstone Lake State Park
Yellowstone Lake State Park offers fishing, hunting access, and year-round recreation that depend on state investment, including the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which helps fund conservation, park infrastructure, and public access across Wisconsin’s state park system.
We must protect the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
In a letter to the editor, a Mequon resident urges lawmakers to reauthorize the bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, warning that proposed oversight changes could stall land acquisition projects and encouraging residents to contact their legislators in support.
Historic cabin slated for major renovation
A historic cabin at Governor Nelson State Park is being renovated with help from Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants, preserving a piece of local history while creating a new space for education and year-round park use.
We give thanks for Ripon
In early 2026, Ripon will enjoy an all-access playground supported by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Lawmakers split on how to preserve funding for Knowles-Nelson
Without action from the state Legislature, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will lose funding in June 2026.
Cherish Fund Seeks to Fill Gaps in State Conservation
The public-private Cherish Fund of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin seeks to supplement the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Committee deadlock leaves Stewardship renewal uncertain
A tied Assembly committee vote leaves the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program uncertain and highlights divisions over land acquisition and funding.
State Park Spotlight: Mirror Lake
A look at Mirror Lake State Park highlights its calm water, forested cliffs, and the Knowles-Nelson support that helped protect this special place.
The Next Deluge May Go Differently
Wisconsin’s wetland safeguards and funding are eroding just as extreme storms intensify, putting more pressure on programs like Knowles-Nelson.
