WAKES: A structural threat

I’m writing to raise a growing concern about the impact of wake surf boats on our local waterways — specifically the increasing shoreline erosion caused by their large, manufactured wakes.

Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen a noticeable uptick in damage to the shoreline, docks and moored vessels. This isn’t just a seasonal nuisance — it’s a structural threat to the long-term health of our lakefront. The issue is compounded by the fact that boat dealers are expanding their inventory of wake-enhanced surf boats, many of which are designed to produce even larger waves than previous models.