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.
The Past And Future Of Conservation Funding In Wisconsin
WORT’s Catherine Garvens speaks with Jason Stein, the lead author on a report published by the Wisconsin Policy Forum about conservation funding in the state.
Largest land conservation effort faces uncertain future as groups struggle with access to Stewardship funds
The Pelican River Forest is the latest example of hurdles land conservation groups face from GOP lawmakers who object to preserving land for the public.
Oneida County passes “disjointed” resolution opposing Pelican River Forest easements
The Oneida County Board passed an advisory resolution opposing the Pelican River Forest project in northern Wisconsin.
Letters to the Editor: Protect the Pelican River Forest
During Earth Week, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance voted not to permanently protect and preserve the Pelican River Forest in northern Wisconsin, and people are not happy about it.
