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Originally Posted by Karen Schulte
I think the issue is common courtesy. If you are in shallow water right in front of someone's house, don't you think you are begging some unnecessary conflict? Is this conflict going to be a buzzkill on your much-needed day off? The people that live there aren't going anywhere...They pay massive taxes (with no voting rights for out of state people) for the privilege of living there. Yes, these are waters of the state, but common courtesy should take precedence (I know, this is not en vogue these days). If there is somewhere to go with more space and less hassle, isn't that a win-win?
Also, with the increase in popularity of rafting in areas like this, there have been some water quality issues. Hopefully, families with young children will be careful of that and proceed accordingly. Typically, areas further from shore have better circulation and water quality. Finally, if you are hanging out in front of someone's house all day drinking (and peeing in the lake and making noise) and then drive away, you might consider whether they have been filming you and talking to marine patrol.
Enjoy the water safely, friends....and don't forget to support the Clean Water and Shoreland Protection Acts...After all, that's what protects the lakes that we love so much!
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Not looking to open a can of worms but I have a few questions.
See you speaking about those anchoring within or outside 150 feet?
If they are anchored outside the 150 feet the boat has just as much a right to enjoy that part of the lake as the landowner does
Do you have proof that rafting hurts the quality of water? Not speaking about the larger rafting areas such as Braun, West Alton, Margate etc but a few friends 150 feet off shore
Remember at most you see larger rafting maybe 30 days a year at best they leaves 330 days a year of circulation.
Honest questions
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