A broad coalition of Wisconsin groups recently formed to defend Wisconsin’s waters from the impacts of wake-enhanced boating. Originating members of the coalition include the Wisconsin Lakes, Wisconsin’s Green Fire, Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, Last Wilderness Alliance,...
Wake Boats
Wisconsin Conservation Congress Addresses Wake Boats
Wisconsin Lakes reports on the Wake Boat-related questions from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress here.
Last Wilderness Alliance
The mission for the Last Wilderness Alliance (LWA) is to "advocate for the protection of our natural resources to support the long term viability of Wisconsin’s Northwoods". Read about their work regarding wake boats.
The Effects of Wake Boats on Lake Ecosystem Health: A Literature Review (May 2024)
The mission of Wisconsin Green Fire (WGF) is "to advance science-informed analysis and policy solutions that address Wisconsin's greatest conservation challenges". WGF strives to help people "enjoy the benefits of clean water, clean air, and healthy ecosystems...
Spring hearings provide latest landslide call for action on wake-enhanced boating
By Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 1, 2024 It can be challenging to get an accurate gauge of public sentiment. Just ask professional pollsters who wade into political waters. To be fair, the roughly 50:50 split in many elections makes predictions about...