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.
Pine Coulee: A ‘Landmark’ On Wisconsin’s Western Shore
A historic scenic gorge in Prescott is now permanently protected as Pine Coulee Nature Preserve, with Landmark Conservancy using Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants to help fund the project.
Candidates are lining up for the first open governor race since 2010
As Wisconsin heads toward an open governor’s race, the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program could become a key issue for candidates.
Letter | Melotik is not representing us
In a letter to the editor, a Mequon resident criticizes Rep. Paul Melotik after Republicans removed funding for the widely supported Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program from the state budget.
Selfridge Park gets final touches, approval for construction contract
Ripon’s Selfridge Park will get kayak launches, fishing piers, and accessible facilities thanks to a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant and local investment.
Excluded from budget, program to preserve Wisconsin land hinges on GOP proposal
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship remains unfunded in ongoing budget talks, leaving the state’s cornerstone conservation program at risk of expiring in 2026 unless lawmakers act.
State budget process failed to take into account the wishes of the citizens
Rep. Deb Andraca argues that the state budget failed constituents who consistently called for Knowles-Nelson reauthorization alongside better school funding and affordable healthcare.
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.
Gov. Tony Evers announces he won’t seek a third term
Tony Evers said he won’t seek a third term, adding urgency to unresolved priorities like reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
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.
