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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down
A critical analysis argues Wisconsin’s Legislature has overreached its powers, citing examples including GOP efforts to restrict Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program spending oversight and other executive actions.
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 decisions breakdown: Absentee ballot drop boxes, stewardship purchases
A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling curtailed legislative interference in absentee ballot drop boxes and blocked legislative vetoes over land purchases, reinforcing decisions that previously limited committee blockages of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program conservation purchases.
