The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday the approval of Stewardship Funding for Friends grants to 29 nonprofits for improvements at DNR-managed properties across the state.
The State Building Commission approved the funding for 32 projects totaling $499,144 in stewardship grant dollars, leveraging $572,061 in matching contributions and $3 million in total project costs.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund was created in 1989 to preserve important natural communities, protect water quality and fisheries and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. A portion of the stewardship funds from the state’s biennial budget is used to support recreational projects and improvements at state properties.
Each year, $500,000 from the stewardship program is set aside for grants to Friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations.
A full list of projects can be found online.
