Wisconsin’s major land conservation fund could be in trouble
Top Republican lawmakers are signaling they might not approve new funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, despite an ambitious plan from the state Department of Natural Resources to add more resources for conservation.
Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Hits $11.2B Milestone
Outdoor enthusiasts fueled record economic growth across Wisconsin’s parks, trails and waterways in 2024.
Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day At The Capitol
A lobby day will be held at the Wisconsin Capitol on March 12, 2025 to advocate for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Tall Pines Conservancy to protect first property bought through Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Tall Pines Conservancy has announced the permanent protection of 84 acres through the purchase of Metz Preserve in the Town of Erin.
Rice Lake designated as official Ice Age Trail Community
The Ice Age Trail Alliance has leveraged Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds for three decades to acquire land that not only creates new trail segments but also protects Wisconsin’s glacial features.
Beloit receives $766k grant for riverwalk
The city of Beloit was awarded a grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to help finish the portion of riverwalk.
Ashland awarded funding for boat launch project: City receives funding after applying multiple times
Ashland will receive money for a $1 million boat ramp at Kreher Park after previous rejections were deemed unconstitutional.
Environmental groups prepare for a pro-industry, pro-extraction Trump administration
Wisconsin environmental groups brace for policy shifts as Trump’s second term approaches, with state-level Democratic control offering a potential buffer against federal environmental rollbacks.
Marinette’s plans for Rail to Trail path chugging along
Marinette secures Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to transform railroad tracks into recreational trail.
Manitowoc’s Bayshore Trail Project Close to Completion
Manitowoc’s $369,400 Knowles-Nelson grant is helping to fund a trail connection from Mariners Trail to Lincoln Park Zoo.
