Issues
Facilitating education and research for sustainable water bodies and ecosystems in Sawyer County.
Enhanced Wakes
Wave Impacts on Lake Waramaug ~ A Phased Study by Terra Vigilis Environmental Services Group ~ 11/15/2024
Lake Waramaug Community Survey April 2024
Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes (RWVL)
Wisconsin Lakes Coalition – Policy Positions on Wake Boats, Wisconsin's Green Fire, September 16, 2024
Last Wilderness Alliance - Wake Surfing
Wisconsin Towns with Ordinances Specific to Wake Surfing, October 10, 2024
Opinion:
* Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (03/06/25)
* Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (04/03/25)
Sawyer County Resolution on Enhanced Wake Regulations (11/14/23)
Wake Surfing in Spotlight at Lake Beulah (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03/20/25)
Lakes at Stake Newsletters current and past newsletters of the organization
Wake Surfing Information Session (Protect Lake Beulah, 03/29/25)
This is a series of videos and other information presented as an informational session for the Protect Lake Beulah organization.
Town of Casey, WI
* Condition report to support an ordinance restricting wakes in the waters of the Town of Casey, Washburn County
* PROPOSED: Motorboat Wake Protection Ordinance
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Shoreland Development
Wisconsin DNR Model Ordinance
Wisconsin DNR Shoreland Resources
Wisconsin Chapter NR 115, WISCONSIN’S SHORELAND PROTECTION PROGRAM
Wisconsin Water Law, Paul Kent
Lake Class Wilderness Standards (not in effect)
Ordinance Related Information
Lake Classification Information
Sawyer County Lakes Scoring -- Alphabetical list of all lakes in Sawyer County with geophysical data and scoring.
Sawyer County County Multi-Dwelling Development Committee Meeting (Agenda Packet 03/20/25)
Lake Classification History
Lake Classification Assessment (June 2007)
Public Hearing Notice for Proposed Amendment to Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance (01/18/08 with classifications and named lakes)
Lake Class 4 Data -- List of all smaller lakes in Sawyer County with geophysical data and scoring.
Sawyer County Record News Articles (2006-2008)
Zoning: Camping Cabins
Towns in Sawyer County are currently being asked to render an opinion on a change to the zoning ordinance with regard to the "Camping Cabins." The proposed changes 1) removes the prohibition of water, sewer, and gas connections, 2) removes the 1-story height maximum, and 3) provides for no maximum percentage of park models within a campground. Please see your Town Planning Commission and Town Board agendas for when this issue will be discussed and decided.
The section of the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance referenced is in Section 6.6
Wisconsin DSPS SPS 327 Camping Units FAQs
Wisconsin DATCP Frequently Asked Questions--Campgrounds
Ordinance Related Information
These are the two documents that were sent to the Towns for action:
Recommended by the Zoning Committee, Option A with redline changes
Camping Cabin Summary Letter from Zoning Department
Here are the links to the Zoning Committee Agenda and Meeting Video where this issue is discussed:
Sawyer County Zoning Agenda, 03/21/25 https://sawyercowi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/107/files/agenda/8624
Sawyer County Meeting Video, 03/21/25 @ 2:26 mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3IHWa9G7aA