Pelican River Forest controversy draws attention to future of conservation in Wisconsin
The conservation community is concerned for the future of the Pelican River Forest after the Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines to reject a $4 million Knowles Nelson grant.
Oneida County to Debate Pelican River Forest
On May 16, 2023, there will be an important opportunity to speak up in-person for conservation in Wisconsin.
DNR secretary says agency will examine internal review process under state’s land purchase program
The Wisconsin DNR pledged to get local governments more involved in the process of land conservation.
Anonymous Objections Stalling Land-Conservation Projects
Land trusts are forced to alter their land conservation strategies to avoid project delays.
Legislature’s finance committee rejects funding for Wisconsin’s largest land conservation effort
Twelve committee members brushed aside public opinion and concern for Wisconsin’s environment in order to cast their votes against land and water conservation.
Natural Resources Board member wants to see more money to manage public lands
Board member Greg Kazmierski fears funding for land management has not kept up with the need.
Wisconsin’s largest land conservation project in state history faces roadblocks
The future of the Pelican River Forest is uncertain as leaders debate the project’s economic and environmental impact.
There’s no transparency: Secretive ‘pocket veto’ scuttles Wisconsin projects
A review of past budget documents by Wisconsin Watch revealed the practice of secret vetoes under both Republican and Democratic control.
More people seek outdoor recreation in Wisconsin as state funding for conservation declines
People spent a lot of time outside during the pandemic and that trend appears to be continuing, but the state’s financial support of outdoor recreation has been on a long decline.
Sokaogon Chippewa Community passes resolution in support of Pelican River Forest conservation project
While the Oneida County Board discusses a resolution opposing the Pelican River Forest project, another local government passed a resolution in support of it.
