Stakeholders urged to back Knowles‑Nelson

Public support sought through WCC spring hearings and outreach to state legislators

Earlier this month Charlie Carlin from Gathering Waters spoke during a webinar with approximately 150 people in attendance regarding where the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund funding laid and what to expect as this legislative session winds down. In short, the future of funding for Knowles-Nelson is in question. Although the program would continue even if no decision was made, there would be no funding for grants to be given out for projects.

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• By Beckie Gaskill
• January 20, 2026