Wisconsin Republicans clear out projects stalled by secretive ‘pocket veto’
The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee is under fire for ruthlessly denying funding for several requests, including the largest land conservation project in state history.
Legislature’s finance committee rejects funding for Wisconsin’s largest land conservation effort
Twelve committee members brushed aside public opinion and concern for Wisconsin’s environment in order to cast their votes against land and water conservation.
DNR secretary says agency will examine internal review process under state’s land purchase program
The Wisconsin DNR pledged to get local governments more involved in the process of land conservation.
Anonymous Objections Stalling Land-Conservation Projects
Land trusts are forced to alter their land conservation strategies to avoid project delays.
Oneida County towns take stances on Pelican River Forest Project
Several local governments are weighing in on preserving the Pelican River Forest in northern Wisconsin.
More people seek outdoor recreation in Wisconsin as state funding for conservation declines
People spent a lot of time outside during the pandemic and that trend appears to be continuing, but the state’s financial support of outdoor recreation has been on a long decline.
Gov. Evers seeks to make conservation project approval process easier
Proposed changes to the Stewardship Program would decrease the Legislature’s power to anonymously halt conservation projects like the Pelican River Forest.
There’s no transparency: Secretive ‘pocket veto’ scuttles Wisconsin projects
A review of past budget documents by Wisconsin Watch revealed the practice of secret vetoes under both Republican and Democratic control.
Sokaogon Chippewa Community passes resolution in support of Pelican River Forest conservation project
While the Oneida County Board discusses a resolution opposing the Pelican River Forest project, another local government passed a resolution in support of it.
Oneida County Pelican River Forest committee holds first meeting
The committee is charged with reviewing and possibly amending the county’s resolution in opposition to the Pelican River Forest project.
