Knowles-Nelson knows no bounds. Explore recent media coverage and Team Knowles Nelson updates to stay in the loop.
Bayshore Trail Officially Opens in Manitowoc
After years of planning and hard work, a previously vacant plot of land in Manitowoc has been transformed, with support from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Knowles-Nelson bill would keep land conservation program alive despite partisan infighting
Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewec, and Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, introduced legislation that would allow the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program to run for another four years.
A major Wisconsin conservation fund was ‘dead.’ Can legislators save it?
Lawmakers hope to strike a deal to continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four more years.
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers float bill to reauthorize the stewardship program
The bill would continue the state’s land purchase program for 4 more years, but with changes.
Team Knowles Nelson Update: Legislative Action Begins
Legislation to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four years has been introduced by Joint Finance Committee Vice-Chairs.
Senator Habush Sinykin Reacts to Proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Bill
Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin welcomes the Republican-led bill to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson Stewardship while emphasizing the need for continued bipartisan collaboration.
Local counties pass resolutions related to Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
Oneida and Vilas counties passed resolutions supporting Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization with varying levels of backing for the governor’s funding proposal.
RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update Webinar – May 22, 2025
Watch the recording and download slides from our May Knowles-Nelson policy update webinar.
Timberland Hills fast becoming a mountain biking destination
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grants have helped support the growing Burnett and Barron County mountain biking system.
