Assembly passes Knowles-Nelson bills on party-line vote. Senate action is now critical.
What passed removes core program elements, leaving Knowles-Nelson in name only.
Gathering Waters: Statement on Assembly passage of AB 315 and AB 612
After the Assembly passed AB 315 and AB 612 on a party-line vote, advocates warned the bills leave Knowles-Nelson “in name only” by stripping funding for land acquisition.
Where Knowles-Nelson stands heading into 2026
A look back at 2025, legislative roadblocks, and why your voice still matters.
Stewardship stumbles and how we move forward
Knowles-Nelson reauthorization remains at a standstill after an amendment reviewed in committee this week resulted in a 6–6 tie.
Assembly committee takes up Knowles-Nelson funding bill
AB 612 creates separate funding tracks for conservation grants, but key policy issues in AB 315 still need work.
What’s next for Knowles Nelson? Fall updates, local action, and Oct 29 webinar
Knowles-Nelson continues to stay front and center this fall. Find details for our October 29 policy webinar, read recent letters to the editor from across Wisconsin, and take a closer look at Stewardship at work in communities statewide.
The Legislature’s back in session. It’s time to act on Knowles-Nelson.
After months of inaction, Wisconsin lawmakers are meeting again. Remind them that reauthorizing Knowles-Nelson can’t wait.
Celebrate Public Lands: Write, Share, Contact
Write a letter to the editor, join our photo challenge on social media, and contact your legislators. Plus, catch up on our latest policy update webinar.
New Bill, New Path for Knowles-Nelson Compromise
A second proposal for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been introduced, laying the groundwork for key compromise negotiations.
The path to bipartisan compromise on Knowles-Nelson
The Legislature will soon be back in session with a chance to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson. Here’s what a workable compromise looks like.
