Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than 10 Million Trees Planted in 2024
Wisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its goal of planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.
Lake Tomahawk board supports Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The Lake Tomahawk town board at its March 12 meeting agreed to adopt a resolution supporting the state Department of Natural Resources Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program.
Milton Council Backs Reauthorization of State Stewardship Program
The Milton City Council passed resolution of the reauthorization of state funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Rock County Board supports Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The Rock County Board voted in support of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, two weeks after delaying a vote for it.
Antigo City Council supports Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The Antigo City Council supported the resolution of the reauthorization of state funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program during its March meeting.
Valley-to-Eastside Expansion Project in Platteville
The City of Platteville and Platteville Community Arboretum received a $136,700 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to expand public greenspace.
Republican lawmakers diverge on future of conservation stewardship program
Top GOP lawmakers have threatened to end the popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, but not all members are on board.
Here are environmental issues that could wind up before the Wisconsin Supreme Court
After Susan Crawford’s victory in the state Supreme Court race, environmental advocates are looking at cases that could be taken up in the coming years and how the court’s liberal majority could impact those issues.
‘It’s worth fighting for’: Habush Sinykin speaks out on behalf of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin held a community conversation about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which she said is in jeopardy in the current state budget cycle.
Wisconsin conservation faces partisan uncertainty
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program faces an uncertain future as Republicans signal the program’s end while Governor Evers proposes $1 billion in funding.
