Rock County Board delays vote on state stewardship program support
A resolution urging 10-year reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was tabled by the Rock County Board as members weighed cost concerns against local park benefits.
Grant awarded for Schofield boat launch project
Schofield has received Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding to build a safer boat launch on Lake Wausau.
Ask your legislators to support Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
Rhinelander resident urges lawmakers to support continued funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, citing its long record of investing in local parks, trails, boat landings, and lake protection across Northern Wisconsin.
Door County Land Trust Secures Key Wetland Habitat on Ahnapee River
Door County Land Trust used Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding to permanently protect 47 acres of wetland habitat in the Town of Forestville.
Legislators Feyen, Piwowarczyk, Knodl respond to Evers’ budget message
Gov. Evers’ budget proposal included a 10-year Knowles-Nelson reauthorization at $100 million annually, which Republican legislators dismissed alongside the rest of his spending priorities.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Budget Update Webinar – Feb 20, 2025
Watch the recording and download slides from our February Knowles-Nelson budget update webinar.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Budget Proposal Highlights, February 20 Webinar, and Legislative Outreach
Understand the budget timeline & proposal, join us for a webinar to discuss how it impacts Knowles-Nelson, and speak up to your legislators.
Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal calls for a decade-long reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson, with $100 million annually to protect land, water, and public spaces statewide.
Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposal for a 10-Year Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Reauthorization
Governor Evers proposes $1 billion renewal of Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to protect state’s natural resources.
Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, and trappers want to see the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program continue
The Sporting Coalition for Stewardship is calling for Knowles-Nelson reauthorization, pointing to the program’s role in expanding public access and opportunities for Wisconsin’s sporting community.
