University of Minnesota Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory has released it’s phase 2 report on power boat hydrodynamics and their impact.
The study recommends wake boats should operate in 20 ft of water or greater
when in semi-displacement (surfing) mode.
To view the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory study click HERE.
The following videos clearly document the impact.
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) drone and lake bottom impact video
SAFL underwater video showing lakebed disturbance at 14′ of water
Wisconsin Lakes supports the “coalition to protect Wisconsin’s lakes” position of
- Preservation of Local Control – Local municipalities’ existing right to enact or maintain local ordinances that are more restrictive than these state minimums shall be preserved
- 700 Feet From Shore – Wake-enhanced boating activities should occur at least 700’ from the shoreline.
- 30-Foot Depth – Wake-enhanced boating activities must be done in depths of no less than 30 feet.
- Prevent Spread of Invasive Species from Ballast Tanks – Boats moving from lake to lake must have proof of decontaminated ballast tanks before entering lakes
How can you help?
- Contact your legislator and let them know you support the four pillars – find your legislator HERE