Prescott City Council approves contract for Magee Park

The City of Prescott was awarded a $280,700 grant for improvements at Magee Park.
No more wet feet on Tamarack Nature Trail in Kettle Moraine State Forest

Trail improvements were made possible by a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant.
Lake Geneva approves to apply for grant to help fund proposed trail project at Hillmoor

City Council moves to apply for a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to help pay for the first phase of nature trail project.
Manitowoc moves forward with project to build trails

A Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant will help develop a public trail system that connects Mariners Trail to Lincoln Park Zoo.
Data Wonk: Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Legislative committees’ ability to veto executive actions without having to amend state statute is unique to Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves purchase of 93 acres for 967K

The Natural Resources Board (NRB) has approved two land acquisitions by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), securing public access to natural areas.
Texas Anti Conservation Group Opposed State Purchase Of Pelican River Forest

Group pushes the idea of ‘coordination’ to embolden local units of government to deny conservation projects.
Governor Visits Fox Lake For Clausen Park Project Groundbreaking

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant will fund improvements to lakefront park.
Leader of anti-conservation group speaks at timber conference sponsored by UW-Madison center

Keynote speaker at Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association conference alleged that conservation is a tool for the federal government to disenfranchise property owners.
Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

A Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows a steep decline in state funding for conservation, public lands, and the environment in Wisconsin.