City of Lake Geneva Revisits Discussion on Hillmoor Golf Course Property
Knowles-Nelson funding may still be on the table for a nature trail in Lake Geneva after the City Council announced the allocation of the necessary matching funds.
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant Awarded to City of River Falls
Knowles-Nelson funds will be used to create a new two-mile recreation trail in the City of River Falls.
Pelican River Forest secures funding, but local leaders want federal grant revoked
Supporters say funding is secured to conserve the Pelican River Forest, but some northern Wisconsin counties are urging federal officials to revoke a grant after the Legislature blocked Knowles-Nelson funding for the project.
Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Grew 6.8 Percent in 2022
Investing in conservation is key in supporting Wisconsin’s booming outdoor economy.
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?
Lawsuit charges Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature for violating the Wisconsin Constitution and intruding into executive powers.
Governor Evers’ Lawsuit Supports Conservation In Wisconsin
The lawsuit alleges that Republican legislators are unconstitutionally and unlawfully obstructing basic government function.
Knowles-Nelson Goes to Court!
Legislative Republications are being sued by Gov Evers’ office for violating the Wisconsin Constitution by obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved Stewardship Program grants.
The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin Supports Governor’s Lawsuit
The lawsuit is in response to several years of setbacks faced by the Stewardship Program, including lack of transparency and unnecessary legislative roadblocks.
Gov. Tony Evers Sues GOP Lawmakers Over Blocking Conservation Projects
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is a central part of a recently filed lawsuit against state Republicans for violating the Wisconsin Constitution and needlessly blocking conservation projects.
Anglin Family Nature Preserve dedicated; 120-acre preserve identified as a Conservation Opportunity Area
Funds from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program support the purchase of 42 acres in Walworth County, which will connect to DNR-owned land to form a 120-acre preserve.
