Bill introduced to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
A bill has been introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature to reauthorize and fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, proposing a multi-year extension to continue land conservation, park improvements, and public access projects statewide.
Democrats propose legislation to keep Knowles-Nelson land preservation program alive through oversight board
Democratic legislators introduced a bill to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program with up to $72 million annually.
Senator Dassler-Alfheim, Legislative Democrats circulate bill to save Knowles-Nelson
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim announced legislation to renew Knowles-Nelson for six years at $72 million annually, contrasting it with a smaller Republican proposal and warning the program will expire June 30, 2026 without legislative action.
Democrats introduce “compromise” bill to save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
If the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program does not find another source of funding, it will expire in July 2026, concluding a near 40-year streak of conservation efforts in Wisconsin.
Ozaukee County hosts coastal tours of Lion’s Den and Clay Bluffs Cedar gorges
Bipartisan local legislators joined a tour of Ozaukee County nature preserves funded in part by Knowles-Nelson, with all three saying they are working to secure the program’s reauthorization.
Wisconsin Democrats put forth bill to reauthorize state’s land purchase program
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are introducing a bill to reauthorize the state’s land purchase program at $72 million annually over the next six years and create a board to oversee spending on conservation projects.
Wisconsin Democrats propose bill to save stewardship program
Wisconsin Democrats are trying to save the state’s popular stewardship program with a bill that would boost current funding and create a board to oversee land purchases.
Wisconsin Democrats introduce proposal to save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Democrats in the Wisconsin state Legislature released a proposal for saving the broadly popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant program from lapsing next year.
Seasons of Stewardship at Geneva Lake Conservancy
Karen Yancey will retire in December 2025 after more than nine years leading the Geneva Lake Conservancy, where her decision to use Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants helped expand public access and grow the Conservancy’s protected lands.
Rep. Stubbs: Joins Democratic colleagues in reintroducing Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Rep. Shelia Stubbs joined Democrats in introducing a bill to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program at $72 million annually after it was removed from the state budget.
