Join Us for Lobby Day – March 12th!
There’s still time to register for Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day on Wednesday, March 12th! This is your chance to make your voice heard and advocate directly for the future of the Stewardship Program with your elected officials.
Important Schedule Update: Registration will open at 9:30am, but please note we’ll be starting our program at 10:15am to accommodate our VIP guest speakers. The day is completely FREE and includes:
- Light breakfast and lunch
- Legislator meetings
- Advocacy training
- Networking happy hour
This is your chance to connect directly with elected officials. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or first-timer, we welcome everyone who cares about protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources!
Visit KnowlesNelson.org/LobbyDay for details and to register today.
What to Expect?
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- Meeting Format & Schedule: Visits typically last about 20 minutes and will be conducted as small groups of constituents, so no one will be alone. At check-in, you’ll receive your personalized schedule of meetings. Most people are scheduled with their home legislators, but those who work for an organization that has a larger service area may be scheduled accordingly.
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- Preparation: We’ll provide you with district-specific resources before your meetings and a working lunch to practice. In the meantime, think about your personal “Knowles-Nelson elevator pitch” – a brief explanation of why the program matters to you.
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- Location: Our morning program and lunch will take place at the Wisconsin Masonic Center. In the afternoon, we’ll walk to the Capitol for legislative meetings, before wrapping up the day with a happy hour reception back at the Wisconsin Masonic Center.
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- What to Wear: Represent your organization! Business casual attire with logo items works well.
- Can’t make it? Please let us know.
- What to Wear: Represent your organization! Business casual attire with logo items works well.
Send a Postcard, Make an Impact
Good news! We’ve hit 2,000 postcards delivered to the Capitol. Pretty impressive, right? If you haven’t sent yours yet, no pressure – but it only takes a minute and every postcard tells a part of the story.
It’s a gorgeous week to get outside and snap a photo of your favorite Knowles-Nelson protected place. Visit KnowlesNelson.org/postcards to send your custom postcard!
Connecting With Legislators in the Northwoods
Yesterday, we met with Sen. Romaine Quinn (SD-25) and Rep. Chanz Green (AD-74) for a site tour at Mt. Telemark Village, where the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and Landmark Conservancy have worked together to protect land for trails and to build an impressive new community center & gateway to the outdoors. Both legislators saw firsthand how Knowles-Nelson works to protect critical habitat while supporting the outdoor recreation industry.
Team Knowles Nelson Coalition Sign-On Letter
We’re bringing our Team Knowles Nelson Coalition Sign-On Letter to every legislator during Lobby Day to show lawmakers just how broad the coalition supporting the Stewardship Program truly is.
To make sure your business or organization is included in our Lobby Day materials, please sign on by Friday, March 8th.
Media Roundup: Knowles-Nelson in the News
The Spooner Advocate examines how recent Supreme Court rulings might impact the Stewardship Program’s future, featuring perspectives from Senator Quinn and Representative Stroud on legislative oversight.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details Governor Evers’ proposal for $1 billion in Stewardship funding over 10 years and Republican concerns following changes to the legislative review process.
A letter in both the Northwoods River News and Lakeland Times counters critics by showcasing ten local Knowles-Nelson projects that have improved northern Wisconsin communities.
The Wausau Pilot & Review reports on the City of Schofield receiving Stewardship funding to improve public access to Lake Wausau with a new boat launch along Grand Avenue.
The Door County Pulse covers Door County Land Trust’s acquisition of 47 acres of wetlands along the Ahnapee River using Knowles-Nelson funding, protecting habitat for yellow warblers, soras, pike, and trout.
