ENHANCED WAKE BOATING- In-depth resources
Wake surfing environmental and safety key studies and surveys.
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Ballast systems & AIS Spread
Surveys & Safety: what lake recreators are saying.
Wave Height & Energy
Lake Bottom Damage & Sediment Spread
Literature review of wake surf impact
Wisconsin State and Local Enhanced Wake Boating Regulations Efforts
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LOCAL LEVEL
Wisconsin State Statute: Local Regulations of Boating
DNR Guidelines for Creating Local Boating Ordinances
Model Ordinance Template
Wisconsin Towns with local Ordinances
Additional Resources
STATE LEVEL
Relevant Wisconsin Statutes
Presentations on enhanced wake boating
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Videos regarding wake surfing environmental and safety issues
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Are wake boats causing bottom craters on Wisconsin Lakes?
Wake surfing - A Threat to Our Lakes
Ballast Tank Decontamination
Utah DWR Decontamination Using Dip Tank
200 Feet is Not Responsible
Lake Raponda/Wake Boat Issues
Multiple Wake Boat Problem
Enhanced Wake Boating Regulations Around the Country
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Vermont, Maine, Michigan, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Montana, Minnesota, Indiana, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Montana, Colorado, Oregon, and more!
Debunking wake sports industry misinformation
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200 feet is not sufficient (vide0)
Waupaca law suites - The Real Story
They say “It’s NOT Enforceable!”
Other Arguments Against Local Control
The Science - Refuting Industry Studies and Others.
How studies compare?
Critique of WSIA-Goudy
Critiques of NMMA-Fay
False claims by Banholzer
False claims by WI Watersports Coalition
You don’t have to take our word for it!
Additional studies