Relating to: making a grant for dredging of the Deerskin River in the town of Washington in Vilas County and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 838 creates a $1.75 million grant from the environmental fund to the Town of Washington in Vilas County for dredging the Deerskin River. The grant covers specific dredging-related costs like permits, testing, and sediment transport. The town must complete the project by December 31, 2028, or repay the full amount to the department. If the project finishes early with unused funds, the town must return the unspent portion. This bill directly affects the Town of Washington’s river maintenance project without changing broader environmental regulations.