Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. national parks have reported a record number of visitors. As more and more Americans venture out into public lands and shared green […]
New Bills Would Allow Cities to Sell Parks from Knowles-Nelson Steward...
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been around for decades, enabling communities and nonprofits to purchase land for conservation and public enjoyment. Jim Welsh, the Executive Director of nonprofit conservation group […]
Wisconsin Governor Reopens Parks and Some Businesses
Governor Tony Evers announced today that most of the state parks he had closed earlier in April would reopen at the end of this week. The governor said steps are […]
Wisconsin DNR Closes 40 State Parks
Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will close forty parks and outdoor recreation areas throughout Wisconsin, mostly in the southern part of the […]
Maintaing the Ice Age Trail Amid the Government Shutdown
We’re entering week three of the government shutdown with no end in sight. A number of government agencies are deemed “essential” and will continued to function as usual, like the […]
Changing Climate & Changing Needs Impact Madison Parks
In 2050, 300,000 people will call Madison home, with warmer summers and winters and a lot more rainfall. Under those conditions, Madison’s parks may be more needed than ever, with […]
