Stewardship Fund News

Press Releases

Letter to the Editor from Steve Bablitch, Chair, Wisconsin Board of Trustees about the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. November 9, 2007

Conservancy, Gathering Waters Praise Governor and Legislature for Agreement on Stewardship Fund
November 8, 2007
State land trusts applauded Governor Doyle and the Legislature for coming to agreement on legislation that will reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund at $85 million a year through 2020, up from the current $60 million, calling the agreement a major bipartisan step forward in continuing to conserve the best of outdoor Wisconsin.

Letter to the Editor from The Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin Conservation Congress supporting reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. May 9, 2007

Nature Conservancy Applauds Governor’s Call To Reauthorize the Stewardship Fund
February 14, 2007
The Nature Conservancy applauded Governor Doyle's call to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund at $105 million/year through 2020, calling the Governor's action a critical step in continuing to conserve the best of outdoor Wisconsin.

News Stories

Stevens Point Journal - EDITORIAL: Preserve stewardship money, natural resources June 28, 2007
Local residents had plenty to celebrate Wednesday following the Lt. Governor’s announcement of the expansion of Mead Wildlife Area by 2,804 acres. The land was purchased through the Stewardship Fund - part of 10,000 acres placed in the public trust statewide - prompting the governor to proclaim Wednesday as "Stewardship Day" in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - State to add 10,000 acres to far-flung natural areas June 26, 2007
Governor Doyle announced major land acquisitions across Wisconsin today, totaling more than $15 million and spreading over more than 10,000 acres. Nearly $13 million is coming from the Knowles-Nelson stewardship fund.

Wausau Daily Herald - Editorial: Stewardship money should be left alone June 24, 2007
Governor Jim Doyle's biennial budget again includes an increase in the allocation for Wisconsin's Stewardship Fund. The plan will now head to the full Legislature. When it lands there, lawmakers would be wise to keep their hands off.

Green Bay Press-Gazette - Conservation group backs call for Fund's renewal February 15, 2007
Anyone who enjoys public access to forests, parklands, fisheries and wildlife areas will be able to enjoy those places for generations to come thanks to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.