Wildlife, land conservation groups push for tweaks to Republican stewardship grant bill
Organizations representing wildlife, conservation, and local governments testified in support of a Republican bill to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program while advocating for a number of amendments to the bill’s text.
Rep. Palmeri: Reaction to public hearing on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship bill
Rep. Lori Palmeri notes the Republican bill to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is good starting point that could be improved through further discussion.
GOP bill would reauthorize disputed stewardship program
Some Republican legislators are making a last-ditch effort to secure funding for one of Wisconsin’s largest conservation programs after warnings from GOP leaders that it’s on the chopping block.
Knowles-Nelson stewardship bill supporters worry that a ‘trailer bill’ could complicate renewal
Bipartisan legislation aims to reauthorize Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, but a “trailer bill” that has not yet been introduced is causing concern.
Republican lawmakers introduce bill to keep stewardship grant program alive
A pair of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would re-authorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin tourism sets records for the third consecutive year
Governor Evers is prioritizing Wisconsin’s $11 billion outdoor recreation industry through his executive budget proposal including reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Manitowoc’s northeast side Bayshore Drive Trail System is now open
The Bayshore Drive Trail System in Manitowoc, connecting Lincoln Park and Mariners Trail, is now open and was funded in part by a $369,400 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant.
Support Grows for Farmland and Water Funding
The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission is voicing support for continued state funding of land conservation and water protection programs, including the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Timberland Hills fast becoming a mountain biking destination
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grants have helped support the growing Burnett and Barron County mountain biking system.
Local counties pass resolutions related to Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
Oneida and Vilas counties passed resolutions supporting Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization with varying levels of backing for the governor’s funding proposal.
