More people seek outdoor recreation in Wisconsin as state funding for conservation declines

Outdoor recreation boomed during the pandemic and has remained elevated.

While the industry grows, state funding for outdoor-related programs has steadily declined according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program

One of those programs is the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program. It was created in 1989 to buy land for conservation, purchase land easements, and fund projects like boat ramps, trails, and bridges.

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Ken Notes: I remain a huge fan of The Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program. I would hope that we could tweak it a bit and create some conservation subdivision housing projects on the edge of environmentally sensitive and interesting lands. If we do not work on this developers will develop our lakes, rivers, trails, wetlands, and other areas without our input. Like the lakes in Dane county, you will need to be a millionaire to live near water and access will become more and more limited...