Environmental groups and industry at odds over plan to conserve old-growth forests
Wisconsin’s old-growth forests spark debate as environmentalists push for stronger protections while the timber industry argues against change.
Key Public Land Acquisition Fund Faces Reauthorization in Wisconsin
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation urges reauthorization of Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to protect public land access for sportsmen.
Honoring a Family Legacy While Shaping Neillsville’s Future: Opelt Park
Nestled along O’Neill Creek in Neillsville, Wisconsin, a new community space has taken root. O’Neill Creek Trailhead and Opelt Park honors the town’s history while looking ahead.
From Cold War to Conservation: Wood Duck Reserve at Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Bong Naturalist Association, Ducks Unlimited, & Kenosha Unified School District partner to expand recreation area.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Preparing for Lobby Day, Reinforcing Public Support, and Navigating Capitol Politics
Save the date for Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day, learn more about our ongoing legislative education & grassroots outreach, and brush up on the political dynamics surrounding reauthorization.
Tour, update given on Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge
State legislators and candidates joined Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Ozaukee County Planning & Parks, and Gathering Waters for a property tour of the Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve.
Fundraiser launched to honor founder of Earth Day with highway signs
Clear Lake Museum seeks to mark Gaylord Nelson Highway in northwest Wisconsin.
DNR makes bold requests for funding public lands, maintenance backlog
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes reauthorizing the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program at $100 million a year for the next ten years.
Top Republican says conservation program in jeopardy as DNR asks to triple funding
Republican legislator says the program could be eliminated altogether after a recent state Supreme Court ruling barred lawmakers from blocking conservation projects.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Evers Administration Proposes a 10-year Reauthorization at $100 Million Per Year
A defining moment for conservation in Wisconsin: DNR seeks 10-year renewal of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program with $100 million annual funding through 2036.
