Summary
Wisconsin’s most important conservation program is in danger — and we need your help to save it.
For more than 35 years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has helped protect the forests, farms, trails, parks, and natural areas that make Wisconsin special. It provides funding for land trusts, local governments, and conservation partners to permanently protect land and improve access to the outdoors.
Thanks to Knowles-Nelson, Groundswell Conservancy has protected 75 properties and more than 6,000 acres of land in south central Wisconsin. This includes beloved places where you hike, paddle, and explore.
But now, the future of this vital program is at risk. The State Legislature is finalizing a new budget — and it may leave Knowles-Nelson out. If that happens, many future conservation projects may stall or be canceled.
We’ve been at the Capitol speaking up for conservation, and lawmakers tell us the same thing again and again: Your voice matters.
How to protect Knowles-Nelson:
Click the link below to contact your lawmakers and tell them to protect Knowles-Nelson. You’ll be guided through a quick process to send an email to the right elected officials. It only takes a minute — and it could make all the difference.
Let’s make sure Wisconsin continues to invest in protecting land and water for future generations. Thank you for speaking up on behalf of conservation where you live.