New Ice Age Trail segment coming to Waukesha County after DNR land purchase
The property is located between the Lapham Peak and Southern units of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and will be open for hiking, snowshoeing, and other activities.
Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 29 DNR Improvement Projects
Funding for the DNR Friends Grants Program was approved, using Stewardship Program dollars to support 25 park and trail improvement projects.
Land purchase nearly doubles the size of state wildlife area in Jefferson County
The Wisconsin DNR acquired around 1,800 acres of private land that will be restored.
Back & Better: The Devil’s Punchbowl Relishes in Improvements
This geological gem in the Northwoods is now open again to the public.
County receives more grant money for park building
Knowles-Nelson funds will be used for a multipurpose maintenance facility in Ozaukee County.
Rep. McGuire: Kenosha’s Horizon Park receives $400,000 grant
Knowles-Nelson grant survives Joint Finance review process.
Pelican River Forest Plan Deserves a Public Resolution
Patrick Durkins, outdoor columnist, shows support for the Pelican River Forest after a representative on the state legislature blocked the largest conservation deal in Wisconsin’s history.
Legislators Support State Budget Provisions for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
State representatives and conservation organizations share their support for the proposed 2023-2025 state budget.
Evers authorizes use of unspent bonding authority under stewardship program
Evers called out the state finance committee’s anonymous objection process as he vetoed funding for earmarked projects.
Opinion | Republicans will likely pay the price for neglecting the environment
Republicans, who control the state Legislature, appear likely to kill many of the proposals in Gov’ Evers budget.
