Legislature can’t block conservation funds, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
In a 6-1 decision, the court ruled that the Republican-controlled budget committee violated the state constitution by blocking Knowles-Nelson funds for land stewardship projects.
Land conservation project in Dane County moves forward
Dane County is set to award the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, formerly known as Madison Audubon, a grant of over $900k.
State’s high court rules Legislature can’t block conservation funds after they’ve been budgeted
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the Joint Finance Committee’s use of its power to block state spending on land conservation projects after the money has been budgeted is unconstitutional.
Court rules for executive branch
The WI Supreme Court rules 6-1 that the executive branch has the authority to spend Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program dollars already budgeted for without the Joint Finance Committee’s oversight.
Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Tony Evers, stating that the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) cannot block conservation projects initiated by the governor’s administration.
WI Environmental Groups Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling
Midwest Environmental Advocates and Clean Wisconsin, both of which filed amicus briefs in the separation of powers lawsuit, praised the court’s decision that a statute allowing the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to block Knowles-Nelson projects is unconstitutional.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down ‘legislative veto’ powers
6-1 ruling prompts reactions from state legislators.
After Pelican River, Oneida County officials make land use policies less conservation friendly
Anti-conservation group pushes for changes in land use policies that undermine conservation efforts and property rights.
Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance to be awarded an additional $900,000 for 348-acre conservation project
In addition to a $1.5M Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance was awarded a Dane County Conservation Fund grant to complete the purchase of Koshkonong Prairie Sanctuary.
Kettle Moraine State Forest’s Mauthe Lake receives accessible upgrades
New accessible kayak launch funded by a Knowles-Nelson grant promotes inclusivity in Wisconsin’s state park system.
