Protecting Our Shoreline

When on the water

  • Travel at Slow-No-Wake (SNW) in channels – always.
  • Stay 200 feet from shore when traveling faster than SNW.
  • After making several passes towing, move to another part of the lake.
  • Try to keep your wave away from the shore by directing your wake towards the center of the lake when possible.
  • Avoid surfing in shallow and narrow parts of the lake.
  • Wake boats should empty their ballasts when traveling through in channels.

Tips for Protecting Your Shoreline

  • Vegetation stabilizes the shoreline. Sandy beaches are most susceptible.
  • Hard structures, such as rocks or biologs, may be required.
  • A natural shoreline (trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges) is the most preferred.

For more information on protecting your shoreline

Contact:

Menomonee County CFZ (Conservation/Forestry/Zoning) Dept.
715-799-5710