University of Minnesota Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory has released it’s phase 2 report on power boat hydro-dynamics and their impact
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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.
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Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) drone & bottom impact video
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SAFL underwater video showing lakebed disturbance at 14′ of water
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WI Lakes supports the coalitions
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- 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
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How can you help?
- Contact your legislator and let them know you support the four pillars – find your legislators HERE
- Attend the SAFL webinar – register HERE
- Consider contributing to Wisconsin Lakes in support of our ongoing efforts on this issue – click HERE
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SAVE THE DATE!
2026 Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention
April 15-17, 2026
Stevens Point
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