Board hears arguments both for and against renewing Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Fund support

Mar 21, 2025

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.

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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.

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