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.
Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Grew 6.8 Percent in 2022
Investing in conservation is key in supporting Wisconsin’s booming outdoor economy.
City of Lake Geneva Revisits Discussion on Hillmoor Golf Course Property
Knowles-Nelson funding may still be on the table for a nature trail in Lake Geneva after the City Council announced the allocation of the necessary matching funds.
Gov. Evers Announces Approval of Largest Forest Conservation Effort in State History
Land conservation and the protection of Wisconsin’s water and wildlife continue to remain a top priority for the Evers Administration.
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant Awarded to City of River Falls
Knowles-Nelson funds will be used to create a new two-mile recreation trail in the City of River Falls.
