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Dane County Board backs continuation of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Summary
The board adopted a resolution supporting continuation of Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, citing conservation, recreation and economic benefits.
The Dane County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2024-3-61 endorsing continuation of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, a state fund that provides matching grants for conservation, recreation and land acquisition projects.
Supervisor Chawla, speaking for the Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, described the program as bipartisan and noted examples in Dane County supported by the fund, including trail connections, prairie restoration, county parks and a 76-acre off-leash area at Prairie Moraine County Park. Chawla said the program supports recreation and tourism that the resolution cites as contributing billions statewide.
The board approved the committee recommendation by voice vote. Supervisor Wiegand asked to be recorded as voting no; the transcript records that request but the motion carried as adopted.
The resolution urges the state to renew the stewardship fund and encourages supervisors to promote awareness of local projects that benefited from the program.
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