Join us in Madison on March 12, 2025 to advocate for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. We’ll share success stories with legislators and demonstrate why its continued funding is essential for preserving Wisconsin’s outdoor legacy.
Lobby Day will kick off at the Wisconsin Masonic Center with a morning of advocacy programming to prepare you for meetings with your legislators. We’ll provide materials and key talking points about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Then, you’ll head to the Capitol for pre-scheduled meetings with legislators and their staff. As meetings wrap up, we’ll reconvene with an informal networking session to debrief and connect with fellow advocates.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this important day for our state’s future. Together, we will make a difference in shaping conservation policy.
10:00 am | Registration Desk Opens
Check-in at the Wisconsin Masonic Center
10:30 am | Educational Program, Speakers & Issue Briefing
11:45 am | Luncheon
12:30 pm | Walk to the Capitol
12:45 pm | Group photo @ the Capitol
1:00 – 4:45 pm | Pre-scheduled legislator meetings at the Capitol
4:00 – 6:00 pm | Post Lobby Day Networking Happy Hour
Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day is set for Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Madison. We invite all Wisconsinites who value our state’s outdoor resources to join us – from weekend hikers to lifelong conservationists, and everyone in between.
Knowles-Nelson Lobby day will be held at the Wisconsin Masonic Center in downtown Madison. The facility is historic and unique, crafted in Art Deco style, and versatile with a variety of meeting spaces.
Madison Concourse Hotel
Lodging will be available at the nearby Madison Concourse Hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of the Masonic Center (about 1 block away). If you have mobility issues, talk with us about how we can help make your experience as easy as possible.
Reserve Online
Reserve your room using the Book Online button below.
The cutoff date for the room block is Monday, February 10, 2025.
Please contact Morgan Rusnak, Advocacy Manager, at morgan@gatheringwaters.org or 608-251-9131 x10 with questions about Lobby Day.
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