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Board hears arguments both for and against renewing Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Fund support
Summary
Supervisors debated a proposed county resolution endorsing renewal of the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Fund, with pro‑renewal speakers citing park and forestry benefits and opponents raising concerns about state debt and lost property tax base.
Marathon County supervisors debated a proposed resolution Thursday supporting renewal of Wisconsin’s Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Fund, which provides state funding for land acquisition, trail projects and local grants.
Supporters said the program helps county parks and forest purchases, funds trails and recreation projects and has delivered grants to many local units of government. “Almost every community within the county has received a grant at…
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