What Happened: On Thursday, February 19, Assembly Bill 1033 — the pro-wake sport, pro-industry bill — was amended to include provisions establishing Sandhill crane hunting permits (see HERE). The amended bill was then brought to a vote and passed in the Assembly....
ACTION ALERT Public Hearing Set For Competing Wake Sport Bills Wisconsin Lakes OPPOSES Senate Bill 1025. Wisconsin Lakes SUPPORTS Senate Bill 1024. If you can attend the public hearing - PLEASE DO! Keep your message respectful and concise, but stand firm on what you...
On Thursday, February 12, Senate Bill 1024 was introduced. This bill requires wake sports to maintain a distance of 500 feet from shore, operate in water at least 20 feet deep, and it preserves local control. Wisconsin Lakes continues to advocate for the four main...
A big thank you to everyone who contacted their legislators and to those who attended the public hearing in opposition to the pro-wake sport, pro-industry bill AB 1033. Your voice matters!The bad news from Wednesday is the committee voted to approve the bill along...
URGENT ACTION ALERT A pro-wakesport bill introduced! AB1033 was introduced into the legislature today!This pro-wakesport supported bill fails to protect Wisconsin's lakes, their shorelines, and the safety of other lake users. Here's what you need to know and what you...
Natural Resources Board member Robin Schmidt said that it was time to get an update from the DNR about challenges law enforcement has with wake boats, and other board members agreed. Madison — Three citizens told the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...
This is a continuation of a series of emails and blogs explaining why Wisconsin Lakes supports the Coalition’s position on reasonable regulation of enhanced wake recreation: 700 feet from shore (HERE), 30 feet of depth, maintaining local control (HERE), and preventing...
What’s the appropriate distance from shore to regulate enhanced wakes? In upcoming emails and blogs, Wisconsin Lakes will continue to outline why we support the Coalition’s position on reasonable regulation of enhanced wake recreation: 700 feet from shore, 30 feet of...
Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting! Tuesday, December 9, 2025 ~ 4:30pm Virtual meeting only - join from the comfort of your home! Register Here! Join with your new Executive Director, board, and fellow members across the state for your 2025 Annual Membership...
November 1, 2025 – WISCONSIN Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance are calling for urgent state action to halt the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) via the ballast systems found in wake boats. AIS management already costs MILLIONS of dollars...