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Stewardship Grants
DNR Stewardship Grant Acquisitions Interactive Web Mapping
Stewardship Acquisition Grants Interactive Web Mapping is the Department of Natural Resource’s map-based system that allow individuals to locate and obtain information on lands acquired by local units of government and non-profit conservation organizations with the assistance of a grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant Program.
Accessing the Interactive Web Mapping
The Stewardship Grants data on this map show places where local governments and non-profits have acquired land with the help of a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant. The Wisconsin DNR does not own or manage all the lands purchased with Stewardship Grant funds: the non-profits or local units of government listed with these lands own and manage them.
Please note that, while many of these grant-funded properties are generally open to the public, some may have access restrictions. Public use restrictions may accommodate public safety or protect endangered or threatened species or unique natural features. Clicking on a property will give you an idea of the public uses available on the property. Please contact the property manager to verify access and public uses before visiting these properties.
To see lands purchased with Stewardship Grant funds...
New Features
- the main driving force behind displaying the data.
- The Map button - will display DNR properties with roads, cities, rivers, lakes and many other features on a very clean looking, simple to navigate map.
- The Satellite button - will use to quickly display satellite or aerial photography
- gives the user the ability to display data in a number of different ways
- DNR Lands - the default display to see DNR's 1.6 million acres of land are represented. Fee title ownership by DNR is green, easement lands are pink.
- Recreational Data - a popular theme to most outdoor enthusiasts. This allows you to see trout streams, natural areas, wildlife areas, state parks, boat landings, shore fishing opportunities and more.
- Stewardship Lands owned by the DNR - In 1990 the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was established to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. This layer shows lands purchased by the DNR with Stewardship funds.
- Stewardship Grants - Since 1990, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has provided grants to local governments and non-profit conservation organizations to help purchase important conservation lands in communities all over the state. This layer shows the location of land protected through the Stewardship Grants program and provides information about whom to contact for more information about those properties.
- Federal Interest Lands - numerous DNR properties have been purchased with the aid of federal dollars. This options gives the ability to see all the lands that have a federal interest.
- Acquisition History - the DNR has been acquiring land since 1857. The map will show how the State has acquired property since we first started protecting lands. Check it out, it's kind of neat!
- Find DNR Land - allows a person to find any DNR owned property in the state based on a series of steps. If you want all wildlife properties, select wildlife and GO. If you want all wildlife properties in Dane County you can do that too!
- Print -gives you the ability to print an 8.5 x 11 map.
- Identify - when something on the map seems confusing or you don't know what they represent, simply click this tool and the feature of interest on the map. The result will be displayed in a results window with more information.
- Measure - this tool allows you to measure linear or area features on the ground and to determine the distance in feet, acres or even miles. How far is that favorite hunting spot from the road!
- Transparency - this tool allows you to change the transparency of any number of "layers" on the map. If you want to see the property on an aerial photo - change the transparency to allow the background to become more clear. Try the slider and experiment with it, you'll love it!
- Search
- allows you to search for any DNR property, municipality, county, river/lake or even an address. DNR properties will automatically appear in the center of the map. - Legend - what does the green or pink color mean? If you don't know then click on the legend tool. Only the data that is represented on a map will appear in the legend.
- Data Enhancements
- color satellite images seamlessly integrated with aerial photography
- local parks in a city near you. Pick your favorite municipal park it should now be visible on the map. (Data courtesy of Tele Atlas and ESRI).
- county and national forests
- trout streams with stream classifications
- State Natural Areas
- shore fishing opportunities
- boat access locations
- Deer, Turkey, and Bear Management Units
- and more….
Background
The State of Wisconsin has a variety of outstanding natural resources, such as rushing trout streams, quiet wetlands, pristine wild rivers, clear lakes, native prairies, vast green forests, Ice Age eskers, and picturesque waterfalls. Wisconsin's increasing population, together with out-of-state visitors, is placing increased pressure and demands on these resources. Each year, thousands of people boat, camp, fish, hunt, hike, bike, ski, canoe, sight-see, study nature, and pursue other outdoor activities. Our public lands are places where we can get away from daily routines and enjoy the natural beauty Wisconsin has to offer.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program provides financial assistance to local units of goverment and non-profit agencies seeking to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. A visual representation of those properties can be found here, along side lands purchased by the DNR for recreation and protection of natural resources.
The grants program and the DNR real estate program work together to manage and protect natural resources and to provide recreational opportunities to all the people of the state. Through the land acquisition program, wetlands, forests, scenic areas, prairies, savannas, wildlife and fish habitat, rare species habitat, glacial features, and other resources are being protected and managed.
See also: Real Estate Program
See also: Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Disclaimer
The map data should not be interpreted as representing legal property boundaries. Lands purchased with grant funds are owned and managed by groups other than the DNR. Basic contact information is provided for the municipality or non-profit agency managing properties depicted here. Clicking on a property will give you an idea of the public uses available on that property, but users shouldcontact the property manager to verify access and public uses before visiting these properties.
State owned lands depicted alongside grant properties are generally open to the public. Public use restrictions may apply due to public safety, or to protect endangered or threatened species or unique natural features. Lands may be temporarily closed due to specific management activities. Information about the actual property management can be found at the DNR Regional office nearest the property.
Neither the State of Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources, nor any of its employees shall be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information described and/or contained herein, and they assume no responsibility for anyone's use of the information.
It is responsible for implementing the laws of the state and, where applicable, the laws of the federal government that protect and enhance the natural resources of our state.
Contact
Please help us improve our mapping application. For comments, suggestions, or problems, contact:
- Pam Foster Felt
608.266.0868
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