Here’s how Wisconsin’s state budget process works
State budget negotiations left the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program unfunded and facing a 2026 expiration, underscoring ongoing legislative gridlock over Wisconsin’s primary land conservation program.
Support for Knowles-Nelson Heard at Recent Legislative Listening Sessions
During recent listening sessions hosted by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) in southwestern Wisconsin, residents spoke up in support of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Budget Address Preview, Lobby Day Registration, and New District Impact Data
Register now for Lobby Day on March 12, join our post-budget virtual discussion, and explore new district-level data showing Knowles-Nelson’s local impact.
Wausau committee backs renewing stewardship program
A local committee voted to support renewing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, affirming bipartisan backing for continued conservation funding and public land protection.
Letter to the Editor: State’s Republican Legislature Operates Through Threats
An Oconomowoc resident raises the alarm about the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin’s Stewardship conservation program could become a casualty of Capitol politics
Republican leaders say they might not reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program after the state Supreme Court ruled that the Legislature could no longer indefinitely halt funding.
Knowles-Nelson to hold rally at State Capitol
Conservation leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and concerned citizens from across Wisconsin will gather on March 12 at the Wisconsin State Capitol to advocate for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Liberal justices on Wisconsin Supreme Court target ‘legislative veto’ on conversion therapy rule
Evers’ lawsuit challenging legislative vetoes, which included the Knowles-Nelson projects ruled on in July 2024, continues to challenge Republican legislative power.
Tall Pines land trust focuses on Wisconsin farmland preservation
Tall Pines Conservancy’s efforts to protect working farmland expands the traditional idea of conservation to include Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update Webinar – Jan 15, 2025
Watch the recording and download slides from our January Knowles-Nelson policy update webinar.
