Legislative Updates
November 2025 - Current Legislative Update:
This month, the Wisconsin legislature met for its final 2025 session without taking up reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, even as bills to extend it through 2030 with reduced funding and new project caps advanced out of committee on a tie vote. The deadlock highlighted divisions among Republicans concerned about the amount of conserved land in their districts and Democrats arguing the proposal is too limited, leaving the bill’s authors with little room to maneuver in a tight GOP majority. While the Assembly measures can proceed, the lack of consensus, the need for further changes to secure key Republican votes, and the absence of Senate hearings all cast doubt on the program’s future. WPRA has voiced support and continues to push for a bipartisan solution to ensure Wisconsin’s parks, trails, forests, and waterways remain protected for generations.
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June 14, 2021- Press Release: Statement from the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association Thanking the Joint Finance Committee on Stewardship Action
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October 30, 2020 - WPRA Letter to Governor
Bolster Stewardship Local Assistance Program
Sent to: Governor Tony Evers
April 24, 2020 – WPRA Letter to Governor
Plans to Reopen Wisconsin’s Parks, Aquatic Resources and Recreational Amenities
Sent to: Governor Tony Evers and Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, Department of Health Services
Hamilton Consulting Group COVID-19 Resource Website on the State Actions
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