Wisconsin Waterfowl Association recognizes Governor and Representative for conservation wins in state budget
The organization lauded work by Gov. Evers and Rep. Born to renew Knowles-Nelson and to approve an increase in the price of the state waterfowl stamp.
The Conservation Fund Purchased 70,000 Acres of Forestland in Northern Wisconsin
The Pelican River Forest will link the Oneida County Forest and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, straddling the divide between the Lake Superior and Mississippi River basins.
Mississippi Valley Conservancy adds to Grant County protected area
The conservancy added the land to the Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area near the town of Glen Haven.
Land Trust Protects 364-acres in Dunn County
Land that was formerly slated to be the site of a nuclear power plant is now protected by Landmark Conservancy.
Legislation would undermine Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
A bill introduced by Tomahawk Senator Mary Felzkowski would make it easier for for groups or governments to sell public lands acquired with Knowles-Nelson dollars.
Gathering Waters Comments on Land Sale Bill
At a time when Wisconsin’s public lands are more popular than ever, legislation to allow the sale of Knowles-Nelson lands or their conversion to non-conservation uses would undermine the Stewardship Program.
Mississippi Valley Conservancy acquires land for wildlife habitat
Mississippi Valley Conservancy recently purchased 44 acres, adding to a contiguous corridor of protected blufflands of more than 1,200 acres.
City of Schofield seeks Urban Green Space Grant for land acquisition
Knowles-Nelson grant would expand Lake Wausau city park.
New Hudson-area mountain bike trail promises to be among largest in region
3.5 miles of new mountain bike trail at Willow River State Park was funded in part by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Amenities at Kenosha County Park
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funded upgrades to Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park.
