Knowles-Nelson continues to stay front and center this fall. In this update, you’ll find details for our October 29 policy webinar, recent letters to the editor from across Wisconsin, and a closer look at Stewardship at work in communities statewide.
Upcoming Webinar: Knowles Nelson In Focus at the Capitol
The Legislature is back in session, but the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is still being decided.
Join Team Knowles Nelson on October 29 at 10:00 AM on Zoom for a fall policy webinar to hear where things stand, what to expect next, and how advocates can keep momentum going.
We’ll be joined by policy leaders — including invited legislators — to share insights on the road ahead.
News & Updates
A few weeks ago, we challenged supporters to write letters to the editor in support of Knowles-Nelson … and you delivered!
Dozens have already been published across Wisconsin, reminding lawmakers that conservation isn’t partisan, it’s personal. From the Driftless to Door County, people are writing about the parks, trails, and public lands that make Wisconsin special. Every letter helps keep Knowles-Nelson in the conversation and shows how broad and genuine public support remains.
Here are just a few examples:
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Sheboygan Press: Champion long-term funding of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program >>
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Door County Pulse: Knowles-Nelson is Popular, Important – And Needs Funding >>
Want to join them? Our LTE Resource Guide has everything you need to get started, including templates, tips, and examples from fellow advocates across Wisconsin.
Recent Headlines
Deep Dive: Wisconsin’s 24th Senate District
Central Wisconsin’s 24th Senate District is a mix of sandy plains, pine forests, wetlands, and rolling farmland shaped by the Wisconsin and Black Rivers. With 460 Knowles-Nelson grants totaling nearly $47 million, the program has protected more than 34,000 acres and supported projects that connect communities to water, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.
The City of Stevens Point and Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin have expanded trails and park access through Green Circle Trail connections. Wood and Adams Counties have upgraded boat landings, campgrounds, and local parks, while Juneau and Monroe Counties have restored stream corridors and fishery areas that keep local waters healthy. Meanwhile, The Conservation Fund has protected thousands of acres of working forest near the Black River State Forest, preserving public access for hunting and fishing while protecting wildlife habitat and clean water.
More Ways to Take Action This Fall
✔️ Contact your legislators. Tell them you support a strong, long-term reauthorization of the Stewardship Program. Send an email >>
✔️ Write a letter to the editor. Share your perspective in your local paper and help keep Knowles-Nelson in the public eye. Get started >>
✔️ Shop the Team Knowles Nelson store. Pick up some new gear to show your support and help raise awareness for Wisconsin’s flagship conservation funding program. Shop now >>
✔️ Share your story on social. Snap a photo with a Knowles-Nelson sign and tag @TeamKnowlesNelson. You’ll be entered to win some some exclusive swag and help keep the Stewardship Program in the spotlight.
Featured image by Dave Hoefler, 2019
