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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  • Come back soon for this information

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