County board divided on Knowles-Nelson renewal
Price County officials voted to support continued Knowles-Nelson funding after a divided debate over conservation benefits, land acquisition, and long-term tax implications.
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.
URGENT: Knowles-Nelson Funding May Be Lost
The Joint Finance Committee votes on Knowles-Nelson funding tomorrow, and we need you to call Governor Evers at (608) 266-1212 today to demand he stand strong for conservation funding.
Protecting What Protects Wisconsin’s Natural Beauty
Alex Madorsky of The Nature Conservancy joins The Todd Allbaugh Show for an update on the status of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program amidst chaotic state budget negotiations.
To scuttle Gov. Tony Evers’ partial-veto authority, Republicans push legislation with no funding
Republicans advanced bills to curb the governor’s veto authority, changes that could shape future decisions around Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding.
Lawmakers resurrect bill that could have big impact on public lands: ‘This is a really important step’
New legislation has been introduced to extend the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, reviving a land purchase program that many feared could expire in 2026.
Council accepts $294,000 in grants for downtown Riverwalk West Side improvements
West Bend approved grant funding, including Knowles-Nelson dollars, to support Riverwalk upgrades that expand public access and recreation along the riverfront.
Adams County approves application for stewardship land-acquisition grant
After debate over public ownership and local impacts, Adams County approved applying for a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant to support a land acquisition project.
URGENT: Knowles-Nelson at Critical Risk
If Knowles-Nelson is not included in the state budget, funding for the program will lapse. Contact your legislators and Joint Finance Committee members immediately and ask them to renew funding for Knowles-Nelson in the state budget.
Knowles-Nelson Hearing Update: Strong Support, Key Concerns Raised
Committee members heard strong backing for the Stewardship Program and recommendations to strengthen the bill.
