Pheasants Forever Preserves 185 Acres in Bloomer with Knowles-Nelson Funding
The Wisconsin DNR will manage the public conservancy, which sits next to the McCann Creek State Fishery Area.
Knowles-Nelson Funding for Cedar Gorge Project in Port Washington Unlikely Due to Objection by Anonymous Legislator
A legislator on the Joint Finance Committee confirms that the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant for the Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs Nature Preserve is unlikely to get a second look for approval.
Village of Sister Bay and Door County Land Trust Join Forces to Protect Pebble Beach
The Joint Finance Committee awarded a $392,000 Knowles-Nelson grant to the Village of Sister Bay to offset the purchase of the waterfront property.
Key funding for the purchase of Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs is now in question
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust hopes to acquire the 131-acre the Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs property, but funding through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is stalled by an anonymous lawmaker.
Conservation groups wary of bill to allow sale of Wisconsin public lands
Companion bills sponsored by a pair of northern Wisconsin Republicans would allow conservation lands acquired through state grants to be sold for private use.
Legislation would make it easier to sell off Wisconsin natural areas and parks
A bill recently introduced by Republican state lawmakers would loosen requirements for selling land bought with Knowles-Nelson funds.
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association recognizes Governor and Representative for conservation wins in state budget
The organization lauded work by Gov. Evers and Rep. Born to renew Knowles-Nelson and to approve an increase in the price of the state waterfowl stamp.
Legislation would undermine Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
A bill introduced by Tomahawk Senator Mary Felzkowski would make it easier for for groups or governments to sell public lands acquired with Knowles-Nelson dollars.
Gathering Waters Comments on Land Sale Bill
At a time when Wisconsin’s public lands are more popular than ever, legislation to allow the sale of Knowles-Nelson lands or their conversion to non-conservation uses would undermine the Stewardship Program.
Mississippi Valley Conservancy adds to Grant County protected area
The conservancy added the land to the Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area near the town of Glen Haven.
