Vilas County FRL Committee to draft resolution supporting Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship reauthorization

Mar 4, 2025

The Forestry, Recreation & Land Committee voted to develop a county resolution supporting reauthorization of the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program after staff said Governor Evers' budget proposes $100 million per year for 10 years; committee members agreed to draft language with departmental input.

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Forest Administrator Chad Keranen told the Vilas County Forestry, Recreation & Land Committee on March 4 that Gathering Waters requested the committee sign a letter supporting reauthorization of the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Fund. Keranen said Governor Tony Evers' budget proposes a 10‑year reauthorization at $100 million per year and reminded members the county adopted a resolution in 2021 supporting reauthorization.

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