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A Critical Moment for the Ice Age Trail: What We Learned at “Hike the Hill”

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Photo by Kris Van Handel.
Photo by Kris Van Handel.
Two Alliance staff members and a dedicated volunteer recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the American Hiking Society/Partnership for National Trails’ annual “Hike the Hill” event. This gathering brings together national scenic and historic trail representatives to discuss the current state of trails with federal partners and to advocate for the trails with lawmakers.

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If You Support the Trail, Tell Your State Lawmakers to Support Knowles-Nelson!

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The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program—Wisconsin’s primary way of preserving natural areas and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities—needs your support. Tell your state lawmakers to renew it in the 2025 budget!

The Rib Lake Segment was re-connected and reopened thanks to Knowles-Nelson funding. Photo by Kris Van Handel.
The Rib Lake Segment was re-connected and reopened thanks to Knowles-Nelson funding. Photo by Kris Van Handel.
For more than 35 years, the Knowles-Nelson Program has supported nonprofit conservation organizations, local governments, and the Wisconsin DNR with grant funding to protect wildlife habitat, waterways, and land. This includes helping the Ice Age Trail Alliance protect land for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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