A coalition focused on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes from wake-enhanced boating has become the largest of its kind in state and national history.
The Coalition to Protect Wisconsin’s Lakes is a group effort, featuring 80 organizations from around the state, including Oneida County Lakes and Rivers, Friends of Kettle Moraine, and Walleyes for Tomorrow, just to name a few.
In fact WFT joined the coalition in September 2024 because of their mission “…to improve the quality of walleye and sauger fishing through habitat improvement and spawning grounds protection.”
Mike Arrowwood, Chairperson of WFT, adds that “wake-enhanced boating stirs up lake sediment, forcing muddy water over walleye habitats and endangering future generations of this key species to Wisconsin’s economy.”
Cody Kamrowski, Executive Director, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, noted that the “coalition’s rapid, organic growth shows just how deeply Wisconsinites care about the health of our lakes.”
