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.
$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.
Two northern Wisconsin projects sought $1M in boating grants. Only one got the money.
The City of Ashland was denied a $1 million Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant for a new boat launch, despite funding for similar projects being approved.
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.
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.
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.
Public Service Commission leader steps down, Pelican River Forest conservation, Wisconsin poetry
The 67,000-acre Pelican River Forest near Rhinelander will be established and preserved despite the objections of Republican lawmakers, who blocked using $4 million from the state Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin To Acquire Pelican River Forest With Forest Service Grant
Jim Lemke and Charles Carlin discuss the importance of the largest land conservation success in Wisconsin’s history.
Pelican River Forest protected, some changes made after local government raised concerns
State officials secured funding to permanently protect nearly 70,000 acres as the Pelican River Forest, moving the conservation project forward after adjustments were made to address concerns raised by some local governments.
