A Call to Action to Help Save Knowles-Nelson
Charlie Carlin joins the Door County Pulse podcast to discuss the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and share what people can do to help save it.
State Supreme Court will take up lawmakers’ power to block administrative rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will review Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit challenging lawmakers’ power to block administrative rules, including a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy and proposed updates to the building code.
Stroebel’s Environmental Record Scrutinized in Wake of Cedar Gorge Visit
Local voters question Senator’s support for preserve, citing past opposition to conservation efforts.
DNR makes bold requests for funding public lands, maintenance backlog
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes reauthorizing the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program at $100 million a year for the next ten years.
Top Republican says conservation program in jeopardy as DNR asks to triple funding
Republican legislator says the program could be eliminated altogether after a recent state Supreme Court ruling barred lawmakers from blocking conservation projects.
Opinion | Two wins for Wisconsin conservation efforts
Spencer Black celebrates two major victories for Wisconsin conservation initiatives, including the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and voter responses to the constitutional amendment questions on August ballots.
Land trusts to seek more Stewardship funds after state Supreme Court decision
Land conservation groups anticipate submitting more funding requests for Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants now that the Joint Finance Committee can’t legally block conservation projects.
Data Wonk: Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?
Why did Republicans craft these amendment questions? And why did they choose the August election for the vote?
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Knowles-Nelson Grant Process: What You Need to Know
The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling has reshaped the landscape for conservation funding in the state. With the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program up for reauthorization in 2025, it’s crucial to understand these changes and their broader implications.
Knowles-Nelson Gets Its Day in Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program lawsuit on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.
