A coalition with a focus on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes from the impact of wake-enhanced boating has expanded to 60 Wisconsin-based groups from all over the state. They represent Wisconsin fishing experts/enthusiasts, advocates for local control, lake property...
Interest in quantifying the potential impacts of wake boats continues with more in-depth research occurring around the country. The goal is to generate science-based guidelines for use in state and local regulation. A recent study was conducted in 2024 to determine...
Rhinelander, WI – Without clear statewide guidance for wake boat use on Wisconsin lakes, local communities are struggling to balance recreation with the health of their lake ecosystems. Some critics, responding to the increasing popularity of wake boats on inland...
VIRGIN LAKE GETS THE TREATMENT IN 2023 Although a tremendous amount of mechanical effort was expended to monitor and control EWM infestation on Virgin Lake for many years, chemical treatment was deemed necessary in 2023 to recover a portion of the lake. This...
