As advocates call for conservation funding, Wisconsin’s stewardship program faces steep odds

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program may be in jeopardy of reauthorization.
‘It’s worth fighting for’: Habush Sinykin speaks out on behalf of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program

Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin held a community conversation about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which she said is in jeopardy in the current state budget cycle.
Beyond Lobby Day: Making Every Conversation Count for Knowles-Nelson

At Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day, conservation advocates showed lawmakers why Wisconsin’s outdoor spaces matter—now it’s time to keep speaking up.
Turkeys in the Uplands

Pheasants Forever points to Knowles-Nelson investments as a cornerstone of public access and upland habitat that support turkey hunting across Wisconsin.
Here are environmental issues that could wind up before the Wisconsin Supreme Court

After Susan Crawford’s victory in the state Supreme Court race, environmental advocates are looking at cases that could be taken up in the coming years and how the court’s liberal majority could impact those issues.
St. Croix County board approves suite of grant applications
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approved support for a Wisconsin DNR Knowles-Nelson stewardship grant to fund restroom upgrades at Homestead Park.
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Delegates Promote County Priorities

Door and Kewaunee County delegates met with state lawmakers in March to promote local priorities, including reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and other community investments.
Coalition Calls For Renewal Of Knowles-Nelson

Constituents from across Wisconsin hand-delivered a coalition letter to nearly 100 legislative offices as part of Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day.
Valley-to-Eastside Expansion Project in Platteville

The City of Platteville and Platteville Community Arboretum received a $136,700 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to expand public greenspace.