Old Abe Memorial Park comes in under budget
Old Abe Memorial Park was completed with support from both a federal grant and Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Milwaukee County Parks Awarded Grants Through Wisconsin DNR to Enhance Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funding helped support Moss Universal Park in Madison, the nation’s first universally inclusive park, expanding accessible public recreation for people of all abilities.
Saving Knowles-Nelson with Alex Madorsky
Alex Madorsky of The Nature Conservancy joins the Todd Allbaugh Show to discuss the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and what’s at stake if it isn’t renewed.
Opinion | Dems need to hang tough on Stewardship Fund
In a guest opinion, former lawmaker Spencer Black urges Democrats to reject a weakened reauthorization and hold firm on preserving the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund’s role in protecting land for public use.
Wisconsin’s fight over administrative rules sounds wonky, but it affects important issues like water quality and public health
A 2023 DNR administrative rule on preserving water quality for Wisconsin water bodies has been swept up in a legal debate over administrative rules at the Capitol.
Letter to the Editor: Knowles-Nelson is Popular, Important – And Needs Funding
A Sister Bay resident makes the case for fully funding Knowles-Nelson, highlighting its bipartisan roots, strong public support, and lasting impact on local land, water, and wildlife conservation.
Karen Yancey to retire as Executive Director of Geneva Lake Conservancy
Karen Yancey will retire in December 2025 after more than nine years leading the Geneva Lake Conservancy, where she used Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants to expand public conservation lands.
State Park spotlight: Governor Nelson State Park
Governor Nelson State Park on Madison’s north side offers trails, shoreline access, and prairie habitat, with recent Knowles-Nelson funding supporting park improvements.
Gov. Evers tours Door County as part of Cabinet on the Road event
While touring Door County, Gov. Evers emphasized conservation and outdoor recreation investments, highlighting the role of programs like Knowles-Nelson in supporting local economies and access to public lands.
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