Wisconsin’s largest land conservation project in state history faces roadblocks
The future of the Pelican River Forest is uncertain as leaders debate the project’s economic and environmental impact.
Natural Resources Board member wants to see more money to manage public lands
Board member Greg Kazmierski fears funding for land management has not kept up with the need.
Oneida County Board wants more information before making a decision regarding the Pelican River Forest project
A resolution opposing the project is full of inaccuracies. An ad hoc committee will spend the next two months researching the project before returning to the full board with its recommendation.
Joint Finance approves stewardship funds amid ongoing complaints about process, delays
The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved $400,000 in Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funding for a Grand Chute park project, significantly less than the amount requested. The vote renewed criticism of the committee’s use of anonymous objections, which can delay or reduce conservation projects without public explanation.
Anonymous objection leads to reduction in state funding for Grand Chute park upgrades
An update to a Grand Chute park will move forward but with less funding, after an anonymous objection by a member of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee stalled the project late last year.
Legislators Support State Budget Provisions for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
State representatives and conservation organizations share their support for the proposed 2023-2025 state budget.
Gov. Evers’ budget seeks to end the practice of anonymous objections to land conservation projects
Anonymous objectors can hold up popular land conservation projects in Wisconsin. Tony Evers’ budget will seek to end the practice.
Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 29 DNR Improvement Projects
Funding for the DNR Friends Grants Program was approved, using Stewardship Program dollars to support 25 park and trail improvement projects.
New Ice Age Trail segment coming to Waukesha County after DNR land purchase
The property is located between the Lapham Peak and Southern units of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and will be open for hiking, snowshoeing, and other activities.
County receives more grant money for park building
Knowles-Nelson funds will be used for a multipurpose maintenance facility in Ozaukee County.
