The Joint Finance Committee in Madison announced Tuesday that the Village of Sister Bay would be receiving $392,000 in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship to help fund the acquisition of the Pebble Beach property. The initial funding request was denied several months ago because of concerns over funding levels and the proposed use of the property. State Representative Joel Kitchens from the Assembly says sharing the importance of the project to his Senate colleagues was the key to getting unanimous approval this time around.

The 16.8-acre parcel of land has 600 feet of shoreline and will have expanded public access to the waters of Green Bay. Created in 1989, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund is a state program designed to preserve critical natural resources, water quality, and fisheries while expanding outdoor recreational opportunities.