
Visiting Hartman Prairie with Senator Wall
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation hosted Senator Jamie Wall for a tour of Hartman Prairie to talk about what the Knowles-Nelson lapse means for land protection.

Tomorrow, Knowles-Nelson goes dark.
After nearly four decades of protecting land across all 72 counties, funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expires June 30, leaving it on the books but unfunded until lawmakers commit to bringing it back.

Knowles-Nelson Update: Another missed opportunity…
Governor Evers and Republican legislative leaders reached a deal on outstanding priorities. Knowles-Nelson reauthorization is not a part of it.

RECORDING: Knowles-Nelson Policy Update & Organizing Call – April 30, 2026
Access the recording, download slides, and find key takeaways from our April Knowles-Nelson webinar.

Happy Earth Day from Team Knowles Nelson
This Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson’s belief that protecting land and water is a Wisconsin value feels as relevant as ever.

Wisconsin Conservation Congress Online Survey Is Now Open
Weigh in on Knowles-Nelson and other natural resource issues online by April 15th and save the date for the next Team Knowles Nelson policy update & organizing call.