$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.
Team Knowles Nelson Updates: Recent Wins, Upcoming Supreme Court Battle, and Expanding Our Team

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship world is busy these days! We’re excited to share updates on the Wisconsin Supreme Court case involving Knowles-Nelson, recent grant successes, and to introduce you to a new team member at Gathering Waters.
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.
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?

Lawsuit charges Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature for violating the Wisconsin Constitution and intruding into executive powers.
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.
Governor Evers’ Lawsuit Supports Conservation In Wisconsin

The lawsuit alleges that Republican legislators are unconstitutionally and unlawfully obstructing basic government function.
The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin Supports Governor’s Lawsuit

The lawsuit is in response to several years of setbacks faced by the Stewardship Program, including lack of transparency and unnecessary legislative roadblocks.
Knowles-Nelson Goes to Court!

Legislative Republications are being sued by Gov Evers’ office for violating the Wisconsin Constitution by obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved Stewardship Program grants.