Legislative Dems, Republicans seek ways to extend Stewardship program
With Knowles-Nelson set to expire in 2026, Democrats and Republicans are advancing competing proposals to reauthorize the state’s conservation program.
Hillside Prairie Sanctuary open house days
Hillside Prairie Sanctuary in Dane County will host open house days in September, offering the public a first look at Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s newest permanently protected property, acquired in part with Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding.
Planning & Parks Department seeks grant to build Grafton pedestrian bridge
An Ozaukee County trail project in Grafton plans to use a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant to cover the local match for a proposed pedestrian bridge connecting the Ozaukee Interurban Trail across Cedar Creek.
Couple’s conservation commitment preserves hillside farm in Kickapoo Valley
Knowles-Nelson funding supported a conservation easement with Mississippi Valley Conservancy that reflects a Kickapoo Valley couple’s long-term approach to land stewardship.
Newly introduced bill aims to save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund
Vilas County News-Review reports that Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson, renewing funding and oversight as competing proposals remain on the table.
Sturgeon Bay Joins Other Municipalities in Urging Legislators to Renew Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The City of Sturgeon Bay has joined other Door County municipalities in urging the Wisconsin Legislature to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which is set to expire next year without passage of a stand-alone renewal bill.
Write a Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor (LTE) are one of the most effective ways you can show support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. They influence public opinion, reach decision-makers, and inspire your neighbors to care about protecting Wisconsin’s outdoors. Newspapers publish LTEs because they showcase authentic community voices — and legislators notice when constituents speak out. Whether you’re […]
Assembly Republicans announce scattered package of education bills and task forces
As lawmakers return for the fall session, Assembly Republicans outlined an education agenda while criticizing Democratic proposals, including efforts to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin state Sen. Pfaff on tariff transparency, AEDs in childcare centers, Tank Creek Bridge
On La Crosse Talk, Sen. Brad Pfaff discussed several legislative issues, including the removal of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program from the state budget.
Senator Jeff Smith’s favorite Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Project
State Senator Jeff Smith highlights the Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area, protected with support from Knowles-Nelson.
