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SB 816

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Felzkowski

Wisconsin proposes state funding grant for dredging the Deerskin River in Vilas County to maintain navigable waterway access and river health.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 816

Legislative bill overview

SB 816 proposes a state grant to fund dredging operations of the Deerskin River in the town of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin. The bill includes a direct appropriation to support this river maintenance project.

Why is this important

Dredging projects maintain navigable waterways, support local recreation and commerce, and can address sediment accumulation that impacts river health and usability. For rural communities dependent on waterway access, state funding for such infrastructure can be significant since local budgets are often limited.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit analysis: No public information available on dredging costs, expected benefits, or whether local or federal resources could fund this instead
  • Prioritization of funds: Whether this specific river project merits state appropriation compared to other infrastructure needs across Wisconsin
  • Maintenance sustainability: Unclear if this is one-time funding or whether ongoing dredging costs would require future appropriations, and who maintains the waterway long-term

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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