Anti-conservation group works to influence land use policy in three northern Wisconsin counties

Texas-based group aims to block land conservation efforts across the country through local land use policies.
Opinion | Evers thwarts anti-conservation effort

Former state representative Spencer Black celebrates the permanent protection of the Pelican River Forest.
Town of Clay Banks Objects to Door County Land Trust Purchase

When prompted to review the project due to a Knowles-Nelson grant, Town officials passed a resolution objecting to it.
Commentary | Protecting Wisconsin’s Pelican River Forest provides multi-faceted benefits for generations to come

Clint Miller of The Conservation Fund celebrate the success of the Pelican River Forest project.
Antigo Parks Projects Approved for 2024

Developments at Lakeside Park will be supported by funding from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
$812,000 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant Awarded to the Town of Westport

Town of Westport partnered with Groundswell Conservancy to secure funding to protect 105 acres that was planned for a bagel bakery.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Lawsuit

Governor Evers’ lawsuit alleges that the legislature is obstructing government function by stalling Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant approvals.
City of Ashland Denied Knowles-Nelson Grant for Boat Launch

The city will need to find an alternative funding source in order to move forward with Kreher Park boat launch.
DNR announces 2024 Public Access Lands Atlas of Wisconsin

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has helped expand public access lands in Wisconsin since 1989.
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?

Lawsuit charges Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature for violating the Wisconsin Constitution and intruding into executive powers.