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.
A Tale of Extending A Recreational Trail In Southeastern Wisconsin
Advocates for a local network of recreational trails are promoting a major step forward for the planned extension of a trail in Racine County.
Door County Land Trust protecting high-quality forest in Gibraltar-Ephraim Swamp
Door County Land Trust announces the protection of ecologically rich forest and wetland habitat within the Gibraltar-Ephraim Swamp State Natural Area
Devil’s Lake State Park grows with 301-acre addition
The Nature Conservancy acquired 80 acres of forest adjacent to a 221-acre parcel recently added to Devil’s Lake State Park
Wisconsin extends land protection funding for four more years
Legislature and governor reauthorize program to help preserve natural areas, wildlife habitat, and recreation.
