JOIN THE COALITION OF OVER 80 ORGANIZATIONS TO MANAGE THE IMPACT OF WAKESPORTS
Wisconsin Lakes is partnering with other Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and private businesses to call for statewide standards to limit the impact on the safety and enjoyment of lake users as well as on the lake environment from watercraft using ballast tanks and other devices to enhance their wakes.
Your lake organization is welcome and encouraged to join this coalition as well!
Wisconsin Lakes, Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s Green Fire, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, and Last Wilderness Alliance all joined forces to develop a platform that we believe protects Wisconsin’s lake resources without being overly restrictive of the right to recreate on our lakes. This core group has been joined by many other groups who agree with our principles and wish to see something move forward in the next legislative session.
Specifically, we are calling for:
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 Invasive Species in Ballast Tanks – Boats moving from lake to lake must have proof of decontaminated ballast tanks before entering lakes
Read more and find out how your organization can join the coalition…
