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Conservationists Back Crowley in Wisconsin Over ‘Extremist Pro-Corporate Polluter’ Tiffany
Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorsed David Crowley for governor, citing Tom Tiffany’s vote to defund Knowles-Nelson among a record they called consistently favorable to corporate polluters over Wisconsin communities.
Conservation partnership protects nearly 2,000 acres in southern Wisconsin
Ducks Unlimited and Groundswell Conservancy tapped remaining Knowles-Nelson funds to help secure one of the largest conservation projects in southern Wisconsin in decades.
Dropped anchor: GOP lawmakers let Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson conservation program expire
UpNorthNews on how Senate Republicans let Wisconsin’s 37-year-old conservation grant program expire in June, leaving parks, trails, and boat launches in all 72 counties without state matching dollars.
Wisconsin conservation fund expires, affecting natural areas statewide
The Daily Cardinal examines how Knowles-Nelson’s expiration affects Madison and Dane County conservation projects, from land acquisition to the natural areas used as research hubs by UW-Madison students.
As Ozaukee County celebrates decades of conservation work, the grant program behind much of it has expired
TMJ4 reports on how Ozaukee County officials are now leaning on federal funds and private fundraising to keep parks and restoration projects moving forward.
Charles Carlin on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds expiring
PBS Wisconsin’s Here & Now sits down with Gathering Waters’ Charlie Carlin on what Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Wisconsin’s outdoors and why November matters.
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Menominee woman begins 1,700-mile ride across Wisconsin’s state trails
WMTV15 News talks with Sarah Widder about what keeps her pedaling on her 1,700-mile ride and why she’s using it to raise awareness for Knowles-Nelson.
Statewide Bike Ride Highlights Land At Risk
The Door County Pulse covers Sarah Widder’s ride across all 44 state trails, which she hopes will help make renewing Knowles-Nelson a bipartisan priority this legislative session.
Wisconsin Advocate to Bike Every State Trail in October, Spotlighting What’s at Stake for Wisconsin’s Public Lands
KFIZ previews Sarah Widder’s Great State Trails Adventure, a month-long ride highlighting how Knowles-Nelson funded much of Wisconsin’s trail network before it lapsed in June.
Natural Resources Board approves Willow Flowage addition
The Natural Resources Board used remaining Knowles-Nelson funds to add 77 acres and river frontage to the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area, one of northern Wisconsin’s most popular paddling and fishing corridors.
FLOW Annual Meeting planned at Wintergreen Resort
Knowles-Nelson funding helped permanently protect Wintergreen Nature Preserve, the 245-acre landmark where Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway are holding their upcoming meeting and paddle.
Nearly $1M conservation easement approved on 1.2K acres in northern Wisconsin
The Natural Resources Board approved a conservation easement in Vilas County, with remaining Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds covering part of the cost.
Natural Resources Board to consider 1,200 acre conservation easement in Vilas County
The Natural Resources Board will vote this month on whether to use remaining Knowles-Nelson funds to help secure the easement.
Opinion | We can’t ignore our health, environment and collective future
In a Cap Times guest column, State Sen. Sarah Keyeski argues that Knowles-Nelson’s expiration reflects a broader pattern of Republican inaction on the environment and public health.
Wisconsin conservation fund expires after 30 years
WBAY covers Knowles-Nelson’s expiration after more than 30 years of conserving and maintaining land across Wisconsin, from state forests to neighborhood parks.
