Editorial | Tony Evers has a smart strategy for boosting tourism
Wisconsin tourism brought $25 billion to the state in 2023. Governor Evers hopes to invest more, including $1 billion over 10 years for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Land Conservancy celebrates 25 years
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a key role in Driftless Area Land Conservancy’s success.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Budget season underway, May 22 webinar, and Team Knowles Nelson in action
Stay up to date on how the budget process is progressing, mark your calendar for an upcoming policy update webinar, and learn about the ways Team Knowles Nelson has been putting in the work this spring.
Opinion | Petty politics puts stewardship fund in jeopardy
In a guest column, former legislator Spencer Black warns that despite overwhelming public support, political disputes may prevent renewal of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, putting at risk Wisconsin’s successful 35-year conservation initiative.
Our state deserves bipartisan environmental conservation
State Rep. Alex Joers writes that Knowles-Nelson is a proven, bipartisan investment in conservation, public health, and local economies, and urges his fellow lawmakers to keep it funded.
Preserve Wisconsin’s legacy: Renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program | Opinion
A Sheboygan Press letter to the editor urges long-term funding of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, calling it vital to protecting natural resources, supporting tourism and outdoor recreation, and sustaining local economies statewide.
Progress report: Tosa’s Firefly Grove Park, future home of Dambo’s troll
A Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant supported the land acquisition behind Wauwatosa’s Firefly Grove Park, helping bring the new community park to life.
Environmental advocates push for stewardship funding as lawmakers prepare to write new state budget
WTMJ highlights renewed pressure on lawmakers to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson funding as conservation groups warn the program is at risk during budget negotiations.
Friends of Yellowstone Launch a new way to enjoy the lake
Friends of Yellowstone Lake State Park opened a new universally accessible canoe and kayak launch built with support from a matching Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund grant and local donations.
Governor Evers Visits Pattison State Park
Northland News Radio reports that during a visit to Pattison State Park, Gov. Tony Evers highlighted his budget proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another 10 years.
