Rural Heritage Lives On in Washington County: Tall Pines Conservancy’s Metz Preserve
Tall Pines Conservancy receives its first Knowles-Nelson grant to protect 84 acres of historic farmland along the Oconomowoc River.
Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Hits $11.2B Milestone
Outdoor enthusiasts fueled record economic growth across Wisconsin’s parks, trails and waterways in 2024.
Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day At The Capitol
A lobby day will be held at the Wisconsin Capitol on March 12, 2025 to advocate for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Upcoming Budget Listening Sessions With Governor Evers
December listening sessions will help shape budget priorities.
Tall Pines Conservancy to protect first property bought through Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Tall Pines Conservancy has announced the permanent protection of 84 acres through the purchase of Metz Preserve in the Town of Erin.
Rice Lake designated as official Ice Age Trail Community
The Ice Age Trail Alliance has leveraged Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds for three decades to acquire land that not only creates new trail segments but also protects Wisconsin’s glacial features.
Beloit receives $766k grant for riverwalk
The city of Beloit was awarded a $766,000 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grant to complete its downtown riverwalk project.
Ashland awarded funding for boat launch project: City receives funding after applying multiple times
Ashland will receive money for a $1 million boat ramp at Kreher Park after previous rejections were deemed unconstitutional.
Environmental groups prepare for a pro-industry, pro-extraction Trump administration
Wisconsin environmental groups brace for policy shifts as Trump’s second term approaches, with state-level Democratic control offering a potential buffer against federal environmental rollbacks.
Marinette’s plans for Rail to Trail path chugging along
Marinette secures Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to transform railroad tracks into recreational trail.
