State Supreme Court will take up lawmakers’ power to block administrative rules

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will review Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit challenging lawmakers’ power to block administrative rules, including a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy and proposed updates to the building code.
Stroebel’s Environmental Record Scrutinized in Wake of Cedar Gorge Visit

Local voters question Senator’s support for preserve, citing past opposition to conservation efforts.
Osceola awarded $710,000 Wisconsin DNR grant for Cascade Falls improvements

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant will help village improve access to popular natural site.
Out-of-State Group Influencing Wisconsin’s Natural Resource Policies

A Texas-based organization is quietly influencing Wisconsin’s land use policies, raising concerns among outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists about the future of the state’s natural resources.
Keeping Watch On Wisconsin’s Waters

DNR teams up with land trusts to protect Wisconsin’s best watersheds.
Environmental groups and industry at odds over plan to conserve old-growth forests

Wisconsin’s old-growth forests spark debate as environmentalists push for stronger protections while the timber industry argues against change.
Key Public Land Acquisition Fund Faces Reauthorization in Wisconsin

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation urges reauthorization of Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to protect public land access for sportsmen.
Honoring a Family Legacy While Shaping Neillsville’s Future: Opelt Park

Nestled along O’Neill Creek in Neillsville, Wisconsin, a new community space has taken root. O’Neill Creek Trailhead and Opelt Park honors the town’s history while looking ahead.
From Cold War to Conservation: Wood Duck Reserve at Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Bong Naturalist Association, Ducks Unlimited, & Kenosha Unified School District partner to expand recreation area.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Preparing for Lobby Day, Reinforcing Public Support, and Navigating Capitol Politics

Save the date for Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day, learn more about our ongoing legislative education & grassroots outreach, and brush up on the political dynamics surrounding reauthorization.