A major Wisconsin conservation fund was ‘dead.’ Can legislators save it?
Lawmakers hope to strike a deal to continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four more years.
Kitchens Discusses Budget Challenges, Child Care and Education at Sturgeon Bay Listening Session
At a Sturgeon Bay listening session, Rep. Joel Kitchens said the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will only be reauthorized with compromise and warned that large funding increases are unlikely.
Bill would fund Knowles-Nelson land acquisitions with Legislature approval
A pair of Republican lawmakers have begun circulating a plan to continue Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program through fiscal year 2029-2030.
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers float bill to reauthorize the stewardship program
The bill would continue the state’s land purchase program for 4 more years, but with changes.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Legislative Action Begins
Legislation to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four years has been introduced by Joint Finance Committee Vice-Chairs.
Senator Habush Sinykin Reacts to Proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Bill
Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin welcomes the Republican-led bill to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson Stewardship while emphasizing the need for continued bipartisan collaboration.
Local counties pass resolutions related to Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
Oneida and Vilas counties passed resolutions supporting Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization with varying levels of backing for the governor’s funding proposal.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update Webinar – May 22, 2025
Watch the recording and download slides from our May Knowles-Nelson policy update webinar.
Timberland Hills fast becoming a mountain biking destination
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grants have helped support the growing Burnett and Barron County mountain biking system.
Support Grows for Farmland and Water Funding
The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission is voicing support for continued state funding of land conservation and water protection programs, including the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
