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Committee backs state reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson stewardship fund
Summary
Wausau’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, citing its role in trail and county forest purchases and concerns about Joint Finance Committee review procedures.
The Wausau Parks, Recreation and Forestry Committee on Feb. 3 voted unanimously to recommend a resolution to the Wisconsin Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers supporting reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.
Jamie (last name not provided), speaking to the committee, said the fund — established in 1989 — is a key source of local government support for trails and county forest purchases; she said the fund typically matches county forest land purchases 50%.
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