Conservation was on the ballot, and it won.
Election Day brought big wins for conservation in Wisconsin. Here’s our recap of key races and what comes next for Knowles-Nelson in the 2027 legislative session and state budget.
Cody Kamrowski: 2026 Advocacy Champion Award
Cody Kamrowski received the 2026 Advocacy Champion Award from Gathering Waters on October 22, 2026.
Restoring Lands Leads by Example With Legislator Visits
See how Restoring Lands is building strong relationships with lawmakers ahead of the 2027 session.
Knowles-Nelson on the Ballot
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired in June 2026, and the Legislature elected on November 3 will decide what happens to it. See how the races turned out, where the winners stand, and how to connect with your legislators.
2026 Election: Knowles-Nelson and the State Senate
Several State Senate races were very competitive this year, and the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was a big issue in many of them. Here’s how those races turned out and where each candidate stood.
2026 Election: Knowles-Nelson and the State Assembly
Several State Assembly races were very competitive this year, and the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was a big issue in many of them. Here’s how those races turned out and where each candidate stood.
Sarah’s biking every State Trail this October.
Starting October 1, our friend and fellow trail lover Sarah Widder is taking on something BIG: the Great State Trails Adventure.
Building Bridges for Knowles-Nelson in Green Lake
We sat down with Rep. Alex Dallman and Green Lake Conservancy to talk about the path forward for Knowles-Nelson in 2027.
Going to Bat for Wisconsin’s Outdoors
Our Brewers tailgate with the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks was a chance to talk with park lovers about why getting Knowles-Nelson funded again matters.
Team Knowles Nelson Update – August 14, 2026
Summer highlights, recent headlines, and an upcoming Team Knowles Nelson tailgate.
