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The Stewardship Fund was established in 1989 in honor of former Govs. Warren Knowles and Gaylord Nelson. This program has helped protect more than 475,000 acres of high-quality recreation and environmentally sensitive land in Wisconsin from development, including the Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park and the Baraboo Hills State Recreation Area. These lands are available to the public for hunting, hiking, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing and other outdoor activities.
Gov. Doyle’s budget allocates $105 million a year through 2020 for this vital fund, which was scheduled to end in 2010. This is a big victory for preservation in Wisconsin and will allow for the continued preservation of some of Wisconsin’s most precious areas.
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