Visiting Hartman Prairie with Senator Wall
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation hosted Senator Jamie Wall for a tour of Hartman Prairie to talk about what the Knowles-Nelson lapse means for land protection.
Tomorrow, Knowles-Nelson goes dark.
After nearly four decades of protecting land across all 72 counties, funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expires June 30, leaving it on the books but unfunded until lawmakers commit to bringing it back.
Knowles-Nelson Update: Another missed opportunity…
Governor Evers and Republican legislative leaders reached a deal on outstanding priorities. Knowles-Nelson reauthorization is not a part of it.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update & Organizing Call – April 30, 2026
Access the recording, download slides, and find key takeaways from our April Knowles-Nelson webinar.
Happy Earth Day from Team Knowles Nelson
This Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson’s belief that protecting land and water is a Wisconsin value feels as relevant as ever.
Wisconsin Conservation Congress Online Survey Is Now Open
Weigh in on Knowles-Nelson and other natural resource issues online by April 15th and save the date for the next Team Knowles Nelson policy update & organizing call.
The Senate adjourned. The work hasn’t.
The Senate took no action on Knowles-Nelson, but the work continues. Attend a WCC spring hearing on April 13, show your support with a new yard sign, and connect with your legislators this spring.
Wisconsin Society for Ornithology Announces 2026 Passenger Pigeon Award Winners
The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology recognized Gathering Waters with a Special Recognition Award for its work defending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and protecting habitat for birds and wildlife across Wisconsin.
Knowles-Nelson stuck after a frustrating week in the Capitol
The Senate pulled its own reauthorization bill after failing to secure votes. Meanwhile, compromise remains on the table.
Gathering Waters: Statement on Senate inaction and bipartisan path forward for Knowles-Nelson
The Wisconsin Senate failed to advance Knowles-Nelson reauthorization after Republicans pulled their bill and rejected a one-year extension, leaving the program at risk of expiring in June 2026 despite broad public support.
