Agaski Bluff Protected in Southern Wisconsin
The 38-acre Agaski Bluff, one of the Driftless Area’s last remaining prairies and home to the state endangered pale false foxglove, is now protected by The Prairie Enthusiasts.
Emily Wood On A Record Year for Conservation at Door County Land Trust
The Door County Land Trust credits the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program as crucial to their record-breaking year of conservation projects.
Speaker Robin Vos on courts and Wisconsin’s budget process
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, discusses potential impacts of state Supreme Court cases over disputes between the governor and Legislature on Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget process.
Liberal justices on Wisconsin Supreme Court target ‘legislative veto’ on conversion therapy rule
Evers’ lawsuit challenging legislative vetoes, which included the Knowles-Nelson projects ruled on in July 2024, continues to challenge Republican legislative power.
Gibraltar Finalizes Purchase of Redmann Property
The Town of Gibraltar protected 119 acres entirely through grants and donations.
Wisconsin’s major land conservation fund could be in trouble
Top Republican lawmakers are signaling they might not approve new funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, despite an ambitious plan from the state Department of Natural Resources to add more resources for conservation.
Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Hits $11.2B Milestone
Outdoor enthusiasts fueled record economic growth across Wisconsin’s parks, trails and waterways in 2024.
Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day At The Capitol
A lobby day will be held at the Wisconsin Capitol on March 12, 2025 to advocate for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Tall Pines Conservancy to protect first property bought through Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Tall Pines Conservancy has announced the permanent protection of 84 acres through the purchase of Metz Preserve in the Town of Erin.
Beloit receives $766k grant for riverwalk
The city of Beloit was awarded a grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to help finish the portion of riverwalk.
