Land deal expands popular Wisconsin state park as Stewardship program remains in limbo
Wisconsin Public Radio looks at a new land purchase expanding Devil’s Lake State Park and rerouting part of the Ice Age Trail, funded through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program as its future remains uncertain ahead of a June expiration.
Giddy Up on Leadership! Episode 2
PODCAST: The Fall Line Public Podcast takes a closer look at the impact of Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and what its uncertain future could mean for outdoor access across the state.
Planning & Parks Department seeks grant to build Grafton pedestrian bridge
An Ozaukee County trail project in Grafton plans to use a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant to cover the local match for a proposed pedestrian bridge connecting the Ozaukee Interurban Trail across Cedar Creek.
LeMahieu says GOP “getting pretty close” on Knowles-Nelson renewal
WisPolitics reports Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said Republicans are “getting pretty close” to a deal to renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program before it expires in June.
LeMahieu says he’s left out of tax relief negotiation which ‘seems like a purely political stunt’
The Wisconsin Examiner reports Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said a bill to extend the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is among the issues closest to passing this session.
Rep. Andraca Responds to Gov. Evers’ State of the State address
Rep. Deb Andraca said the Legislature still has unfinished work this year, including reauthorizing the widely supported Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program before its funding expires.
Letter | Melotik is not representing us
In a letter to the editor, a Mequon resident criticizes Rep. Paul Melotik after Republicans removed funding for the widely supported Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program from the state budget.
Ducks Unlimited: Statement on Wisconsin Senate actions on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
A statement following Senate action criticizes lawmakers for failing to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson, calling the outcome out of step with Wisconsin values and expressing hope for a stronger conservation solution ahead.
Senator Dassler-Alfheim, Legislative Democrats circulate bill to save Knowles-Nelson
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim announced legislation to renew Knowles-Nelson for six years at $72 million annually, contrasting it with a smaller Republican proposal and warning the program will expire June 30, 2026 without legislative action.
Rep. Vining: Co-authors legislation to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Rep. Robyn Vining announced she is co-authoring legislation to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson at $72 million annually, calling it a key investment in protecting public lands and expanding access to outdoor spaces.
