knowles-nelson in the news
Ice Age Trail Advocate Speaks up for Knowles-Nelson
Help give Stewardship the resources it needs and keep it going for another ten years.
With nowhere to go indoors, Wisconsin flocked to state parks in pandemic
Wisconsin’s natural resources are more popular than ever.
Opinion: Reader supports reauthorizing state’s conservation program
Funding for natural areas is crucial to supporting quality of life.
Fundraiser Launches for Devil’s Punchbowl
With help of Knowles-Nelson, Landmark Conservancy seeks to make geologic wonder safer for visitors
Vilas County passes resolution supporting reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson
Board requests 25 years of continued Stewardship funding
NBC in Rhinelander reports on popularity of Knowles-Nelson
Northwoods parks and trails created by Knowles-Nelson have been popular destinations during pandemic.
Iron County Land Purchase Helps Secure Future of MECCA Trails
Knowles-Nelson grant was key to maintaining a critical link.
Public support needed for parks and land protection in Wisconsin
Funding from Knowles-Nelson has been key in protecting natural areas in the St. Croix River watershed.
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: A Message From Governor Tony Evers
The governor urges Wisconsinites to speak up in support of conservation funding.
Spencer Black: Evers’ budget is full of strong environmental proposals
The governor’s initiatives show particular commitment to land protection, climate and water quality.
Green Roundup: Evers Supports Land-Acquisition Program
Knowles-Nelson projects in Door County have created many parks and facilities over the years.
It’s Time to Reauthorize the Stewardship Program
Conservation Hall of Fame Inductees Warren Knowles and Gaylord Nelson Inspire Our Actions Today.
The future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, a conversation with Mike Carlson
“Conversations on the Edge,” a news podcast from Edgewood College, features an in-depth exploration of conservation in Wisconsin.
After record year in state park attendance, Gov. Evers proposes large hike in stewardship spending
With businesses closed, Wisconsinites and residents from neighboring states flocked to natural areas
Take It Outside: Pandemic Spurs Outdoor Pursuits
Report finds park and trail use, fishing, hunting license and sporting goods sales up in 2020.
Outdoor recreation surged during pandemic, but will funding follow?
Report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum says renewed interest in the outdoors signals need to boost funding for public lands.
Calling on legislators to fund Knowles-Nelson
Stewardship program has created recreation opportunities and boosted rural economy in Taylor County.
Gov. Evers releases pro-conservation budget
Proposal would boost funding for Stewardship program.
Evers’ Budget Proposes Significant Investment To Address Climate Change, Protect Public Lands
Knowles-Nelson offers rare opportunity for bipartisan consensus.
Evers proposes $70 million for Knowles-Nelson
The governor’s budget proposal would renew Stewardship for ten years at $70 million per year. The debate now moves to the legislature.
Monona parks board backs DNR, pushes for grant renewal
Parks and Recreation Board asks city to formally announce its support for renewal of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
New preserve will let community experience the Kinnickinnic River
Local land trust will acquire 40 acres of riverside lands, opening up a large area for public use.
Dane County officials plan continuation of North Mendota Trail
The project has already received a $245,000 grant from Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
Stewardship program: Wisconsin’s fight for public lands
Outdoors people must again disregard their differences and tell politicians to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Manitowoc city trails to be expanded thanks to Knowles-Nelson grant
A $369,400 grant awarded from Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program will fund new trails in Manitowoc
