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Enhanced wake
The effects of enhanced wakes on lakes nationwide is not a new topic of discussion. Many municipalities and lake districts have been studying various aspects of enhanced wakes for years. Approximately a year ago, the WBT Lake Association began to engage with various parties to learn more about the topic.
An enhanced wake is defined as "a trail of disturbed water left by the passage of a watercraft in excess of 24 inches which is created through the use of ballast and other mechanical devices".
The WBT Lake Association is providing the following links/articles conducted by various entities. Each link/article utilizes varying methods of research, different benchmarks to measure results and potential special interest funding. Other articles covering enhanced wake may be available. In addition, proposed legislation at the state level is being provided below for your information. Each association member shall draw their own conclusion from the links/articles below or from their own research.
An enhanced wake is defined as "a trail of disturbed water left by the passage of a watercraft in excess of 24 inches which is created through the use of ballast and other mechanical devices".
The WBT Lake Association is providing the following links/articles conducted by various entities. Each link/article utilizes varying methods of research, different benchmarks to measure results and potential special interest funding. Other articles covering enhanced wake may be available. In addition, proposed legislation at the state level is being provided below for your information. Each association member shall draw their own conclusion from the links/articles below or from their own research.
Lakes at Stake Wisconsin website
Lakes at Stake Wisconsin video
Wisconsin Lakes website
Wisconsin Lakes policy recommendation article
Last Wilderness Alliance website
Last Wilderness Alliance wakesurfing brochure
Sierra Club wake boat article
U of MN St Anthony Falls study
Presentation before the WI Conservation Congress document
NMMA & WSIA Myth vs Fact regarding U of MN St Anthony Falls document
WSIA's website (Water Sports Industry Association)
WSIA's Wake Responsibly website
WSIA's Wake Responsibly code poster
WSIA's Wake Responsibly YouTube video
Article published in the Journal of Water Resource and Protection study
Wisconsin proposed legislation LRB 5069/1 document
Wisconsin proposed legislation AB656/SB680 document
FOX9 KMSP article
Lakes at Stake Wisconsin video
Wisconsin Lakes website
Wisconsin Lakes policy recommendation article
Last Wilderness Alliance website
Last Wilderness Alliance wakesurfing brochure
Sierra Club wake boat article
U of MN St Anthony Falls study
Presentation before the WI Conservation Congress document
NMMA & WSIA Myth vs Fact regarding U of MN St Anthony Falls document
WSIA's website (Water Sports Industry Association)
WSIA's Wake Responsibly website
WSIA's Wake Responsibly code poster
WSIA's Wake Responsibly YouTube video
Article published in the Journal of Water Resource and Protection study
Wisconsin proposed legislation LRB 5069/1 document
Wisconsin proposed legislation AB656/SB680 document
FOX9 KMSP article