Welcome to
Wisconsin’s
24th Senate District
Since 1989, the Knowles–Nelson Stewardship Program has invested in every corner of Wisconsin. Here at home, it shows up in local parks, trails, rivers, and natural areas that strengthen communities and keep the outdoors open to everyone.
District 24 at a Glance
Cities & Communities: Portage, Wood, Adams, Juneau, Monroe, and Jackson Counties, including the communities of Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Tomah, and Black River Falls.
Natural Features: Sandy plains, pine and oak forests, rolling hills, and rich river valleys. The landscape is shaped by the Wisconsin and Black Rivers and dotted with wetlands, farmlands, and woodlands.
Why It Matters: Outdoor recreation is part of everyday life here. From Stevens Point’s connected trail systems to the rivers and forests that frame nearby communities, Knowles-Nelson investments help people get outside, strengthen local economies, and keep Wisconsin’s outdoors open and accessible for everyone.
Knowles-Nelson’s impact on Wisconsin’s 24th Senate District:
Your Legislators
Assembly District 70
Rep. Nancy VanderMeer
R – Tomah
Assembly District 71
Rep. Vincent Miresse
D – Stevens Point
Assembly District 72
Rep. Scott Krug
R – Rome
Local Partners in Conservation
Knowles–Nelson grants succeed because of local champions. In Wisconsin’s 24th Senate District, these governments and organizations have turned state investments into trails, restored habitats, protected natural areas, and created places for people to connect with the outdoors.
Local Government
Adams County
Big Roche-A-Cri Lake District
City of Black River Falls
City of Elroy
City of Mauston
City of Nekoosa
City of New Lisbon
City of Stevens Point
City of Tomah
City Of Wisconsin Rapids
Clark County
Friendship Lake District
Jackson County
Juneau County
La Crosse County
McDill Inland Lake P& R District
Monroe County
Portage County
Town of Germantown
Town of Hull
Town of Millston
Town of Rome
Tri-Lakes Management District
Village of Amherst
Village of Biron
Village of Friendship
Village of Kendall
Village of Necedah
Village of Plover
Village of Pt. Edward
Village of Taylor
Village of Warrens
Village of Whiting
Village of Wilton
Waupaca County
Wood County
Conservation & Community Organizations
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society, Inc
Community Foundation of Portage County
Golden Sands RC&D
Outdoors Forever, Inc
The Archaeological Conservancy
The Conservation Fund
The Nature Conservancy
In The News
Oneida County board backs DNR land purchase
The Oneida County Board voted 15-2 to support a Knowles-Nelson-funded DNR purchase along the Tomahawk River, securing 77 acres of public access as the program nears its June expiration.
Without Knowles-Nelson, what happens to Wisconsin conservation?
Without renewed funding for Knowles-Nelson, conservation groups across Wisconsin say future land protection projects, trail expansions, and outdoor recreation access could stall or disappear altogether.
Rep. Miresse announces re-election bid for State Assembly
A Stevens Point Assembly Democrat is seeking reelection, with Knowles-Nelson reauthorization among his priorities.
