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Tag: Wisconsin state parks

Posted inEnvironment, Government, State of the Parks

Bailout or bonus?

by Erin Luhmann June 9th, 2013July 18th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

With budgets tight, Wisconsin state parks are increasingly relying on donated time and money from volunteer groups known as Friends of the Wisconsin State Parks.

Posted inEconomy, Environment, Government, State of the Parks

‘Crown jewels’ sustain state parks

by Kate PrengamanJune 9th, 2013July 18th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A small number of popular Wisconsin state parks are subsidizing dozens of money-losing properties across the parks and recreation system.

Posted inEnvironment, Government, State of the Parks

Campgrounds getting more electric

by Nora G. Hertel and Andria Casey May 26th, 2013July 18th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

This summer, Wisconsin’s state park campgrounds will complete the largest expansion of electric sites in decades — a response to growing demands from campers and to economic pressures.

Posted inEnvironment, Government, State of the Parks

State of the Parks: System overview

by Kate Prengaman May 26th, 2013June 4th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An overview of the Wisconsin state parks program history, budget, properties, and user fees.

Posted inEnvironment, Government, State of the Parks

State of the Parks: About this project

by Kate PrengamanMay 26th, 2013July 18th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

With taxpayer funding for Wisconsin’s state parks slowly shrinking, parks are increasingly reliant on revenue from visitors, and donated money and time from volunteer groups.

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