It’s budget season, Wisconsin! The future of the Knowles–Nelson Stewardship Program is on the table, and your voice makes a difference. Knowles–Nelson Lobby Day was a big success and now we need to make sure that legislators keep hearing that Wisconsin cares about the Stewardship Program.
First, attend our webinar tomorrow to learn about the latest polling on Knowles–Nelson.
Second, grab some friends and head out to a legislative listening session. Share the good news about Knowles–Nelson‘s popularity at a listening session hosted by the Joint Finance Committee or your home legislator.
1. Join Our Polling Webinar – TOMORROW!
Join us tomorrow for a “Behind the Polling” webinar on March 25th at 10:00 AM to dig into the latest public opinion research on conservation funding in Wisconsin. Every two years The Nature Conservancy hires bipartisan pollsters to survey Wisconsinites. Spoiler alert: investing in conservation is wildly popular with voters across the political spectrum.
Our partners from The Nature Conservancy and the professional pollsters will explain:
- Current support levels for Knowles–Nelson across the political spectrum
- Key insights for legislators and advocates
- Regional differences in conservation priorities
- Effective ways to communicate the economic benefits of conservation
2. Attend a Budget Listening Session
Wisconsin legislators are hosting listening sessions across the state! These are perfect opportunities to speak directly with your representatives about why Knowles–Nelson matters to your community.
The Joint Finance Committee has scheduled the following budget listening sessions:
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kaukauna High School – Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4)
1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI - Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wisconsin State Fair Park – Exposition Center
640 South 84th St., West Allis, WI (Parking at Gate 4) - Monday, April 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hayward High School Auditorium
10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI - Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Northcentral Technical College – Center for Health Sciences
1000 West Campus Dr., Wausau, WI
In addition to these JFC sessions, individual legislators are hosting their own listening sessions throughout the state. View all upcoming dates HERE.
Let us know when you hear about additional upcoming listening sessions and we will help spread the word. Remember to keep comments brief, personal, and focused on local impact.
Not sure what to say? Find talking points, polling data, district-specific impact sheets, and more in our online toolkit.
