Gov. Evers Wraps Up Statewide Earth Week Tour
During his statewide Earth Week tour, Gov. Tony Evers highlighted his budget proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program as part of broader investments to protect Wisconsin’s land, water, and public spaces.
Ashland’s Kreher Park to be redeveloped
The Ashland Daily Press reports that redevelopment at Kreher Park is moving forward with support from a Wisconsin DNR Knowles-Nelson stewardship grant.
Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than 10 Million Trees Planted in 2024
Wisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its goal of planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.
Lake Geneva approves revised grant application for Hillmoor path project
Lake Geneva News reports that a modified Knowles-Nelson trail grant proposal advanced this week, with final consideration now before the Lake Geneva City Council.
Op Ed: Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin urges defense of Stewardship Program that has funded several Ozaukee County preservation projects.
Cascade Falls: Construction planning, funding strategy
Village officials say a $710,000 DNR Stewardship grant is key to financing Cascade Falls upgrades without raising taxes, underscoring the role of Knowles-Nelson funding in community projects.
Oneida County land and water conservation committee looks at projects funded by Knowles-Nelson, drafts resolution of support for reauthorization
Oneida County is preparing a resolution supporting Knowles-Nelson reauthorization after reviewing 135 local projects funded by the program.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Oversight Discussions, Budget Hearings, and Passing Local Resolutions
Learn about the oversight process for the Stewardship Program, find details on JFC’s remaining budget hearings, and celebrate communities that have passed resolutions supporting Knowles-Nelson.
Wisconsin conservation faces partisan uncertainty
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program faces an uncertain future as Republicans signal the program’s end while Governor Evers proposes $1 billion in funding.
Audubon Society pushes lawmakers to protect stewardship funds
In recent years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has become a flashpoint in the fight over the boundary between the executive and legislative branches of state government.
