Washington County wood waste and diseased tree utilization program grant bond issuance and appropriation

This bill appropriates $4 million in state bond funds to provide a grant to Washington County for land acquisition supporting its wood waste and diseased tree utilization program. The program helps manage wood waste and diseased trees by utilizing them for beneficial purposes like biomass energy or mulch. The state will issue bonds up to $4 million to cover this grant, following standard Minnesota bond procedures. The funding directly supports Washington County's efforts to handle forestry waste, benefiting local land management and potentially reducing disposal costs.