Rural Heritage Lives On in Waukesha County: Tall Pines Conservancy’s Metz Preserve
Tall Pines Conservancy receives its first Knowles-Nelson grant to protect 84 acres of historic farmland along the Oconomowoc River.
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.
Preserving Rock County’s Agricultural Heritage: The Bjugstad Conservation Easement
Groundswell Conservancy protects 189 acres of prime farmland in Rock County.
Connecting Communities in the Fox Valley: Loop the Locks
Five Fox Valley municipalities joined forces in building a regional trail network, connecting Fox River landscapes and strengthening community bonds.
Protecting water quality near Lake Superior: Whittlesey Creek Watershed
Landmark Conservancy aims to protect 160 acres of prime trout habitat and forest in Bayfield County.
An interactive map of Knowles-Nelson grants
Explore how Knowles-Nelson funds have been invested in your community.
Preserving Wisconsin’s Rural Legacy: The Koshkonong Prairie Preserve
Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance aims to protect historic farmland, restore native prairie, and create a haven for wildlife and community recreation in Dane County.
Preserving Prairie and Protecting Water in Dane County: The Prairie Enthusiasts
The Prairie Enthusiasts’ Uren Trust Addition seeks to restore nature’s balance and expand public lands.
The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: La Crosse Blufflands
Mississippi Valley Conservancy has shown how incremental progress has led to protection of the iconic landscape.
