Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance are renewing their call for bipartisan state-wide regulation of enhanced wake recreation to protect Wisconsin’s lake resources without being overly restrictive of the […]
Ben Wojahn, appointed new Executive Director for Wisconsin Lakes By Wisconsin Lakes Staff Wisconsin Lakes is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Wojahn (pronounced Woah-yahn) as its next Executive […]
With no bill introduced by noon on Monday, a hearing will not take place tomorrow as speculated. But stay vigilant – a bill could still come at any time By […]
Our state’s lakes are among our most treasured natural resources. They are critical to our local economies, many communities’ identities, and our quality of life. Healthy lakes stimulate tourism, increase […]
Here are some thoughts on what you can do to be prepared and act proactively on a wakesports bill, or really any bill that you aren’t supporting By Wisconsin Lakes […]
Is the Legislature trying to ram through a pro wakesports industry bill by limiting public input? Indications are a bill could be introduced Monday, August 25 and a public hearing […]
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 […]
After many negotiations, Governor Evers and the Republican-led Legislature agreed upon a state budget for 2025-27 – here’s what’s in it (and what’s not) for our lakes and surface waters […]
Coalition to Protect Wisconsin’s Lakes From Negative Impacts of Wakesports Hits 80 Groups and More A coalition of lake organizations, fishing and hunting clubs, businesses, conservation organizations and more is […]
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund Will End If It’s Not in the State Budget. As of Right Now, It’s Not By Wisconsin Lakes staff Gathering Waters, Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, […]