Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund

The Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Fund is an innovative public program that provides outdoor recreation opportunities and helps protect critical natural areas, wildlife habitat, and water quality in Wisconsin. Since 1989, Stewardship funds have helped protect more than 475,000 acres across the state. more »

Gathering Waters is determined to see the Stewardship Fund reauthorized before 2010 and continued well into the future. For all those who care about Wisconsin’s special places, an important fight lies ahead. We have launched a focused campaign to gather statewide, bipartisan support for the Stewardship Fund. more »

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Celebrating Stewardship

"I like to think that a great blue heron is like a work of art: everyone values it for a different reason. And if we're lucky, this valuable thing settles into our lives and becomes indispensable." Read the full story by Lisa Peters in Prehistoric Neighbors »

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Reauthorization Campaign Update

Governor announces plan to reauthorize in 2007»

Stewardship Advisory Council adopts policy recommendations »

League of Conservation Voters picks Stewardship as Lobby Day priority »


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