During Waterloo visit, Gov. Evers urges action on renewing Stewardship Program
Governor Tony Evers called for legislative action to renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program after it was excluded from Wisconsin’s biennial budget, expressing hope for progress before year’s end.
No Funding For Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Lawmakers To Craft Separate Bill
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will not receive funding in the 2025-2027 state budget, with Republican lawmakers promising to address the conservation program through separate legislation before its 2026 expiration.
Editorial | Don’t roll back environmental protections
As federal budget cuts threaten environmental programs, Wisconsin’s record $11.2 billion outdoor recreation economy depends on protections that the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program helps maintain statewide.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: New Social Media Channels and Looking Ahead to Fall Legislation
With the budget behind us, we’re focused on advancing the standalone legislation this fall while celebrating the your advocacy that got us this far.
Committee reviews plans for new park on Rice Lake’s north side
Funding for a new lakefront amphitheater will come from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant, along with other grants, donations, and potentially city funds.
Sen. Habush Sinykin Shares Disappointment Regarding Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
State Senator Habush Sinykin expresses disappointment over Knowles-Nelson’s exclusion from the state budget but remains hopeful for bipartisan action this fall.
Matching Gift Challenge Launched for Land Trust
Door County Land Trust’s matching gift challenge highlights conservation funding uncertainty affecting tools like the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Legislative finance committee meets in budget in all-nighter
The Joint Finance Committee approved the budget for several state agencies including the Department of Natural Resources.
Lawmakers advance budget items but leave Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program behind
The Joint Finance Committee approved various DNR funding measures but left out the Stewardship Program, instead pointing to separate legislation.
What to know about conservation, PFAS and camping fees in the proposed Wisconsin state budget
In a late-night hearing on June 27, the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee voted down Democrats’ attempts to include the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, along with suggestions to fund more programs aimed at helping communities struggling with PFAS contamination.
