Upcoming Listening Sessions

Wisconsin tourism brought $25 billion to the state in 2023. Governor Evers hopes to invest more, including $1 billion over 10 years for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a key role in Driftless Area Land Conservancy’s success.

In a guest column, former legislator Spencer Black warns that despite overwhelming public support, political disputes may prevent renewal of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, putting at risk Wisconsin’s successful 35-year conservation initiative.

Wisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its goal of planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.