Five More Islands

[Slickcraft]

I'm wondering if there is an accepted definition of what constitutes and island on Winni.

I would assume that there is some minimum square footage above the reference line. For example I assume that a certain rock between Round and Forty is not an island but then what is?

[salty dog]

Anyone seen any large disturbance or smoke on the lake lately?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vllHh...2PQDCqC7yfHAIg

[Lakeboater]

Japan got a new island so winni might as well!

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

I'm wondering if there is an accepted definition of what constitutes and island on Winni.

I would assume that there is some minimum square footage above the reference line. For example I assume that a certain rock between Round and Forty is not an island but then what is?

There must be vegetation on the "rock" to be an island.

[JasonG]

Very cool

Dumb question, as I am sure this has been covered, but how is it that in 2013 there is still uncertainty with the island count? Is it a matter of simply missing them or based on a changing definition?

Thanks!

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

I'm wondering if there is an accepted definition of what constitutes and island on Winni.

I would assume that there is some minimum square footage above the reference line. For example I assume that a certain rock between Round and Forty is not an island but then what is?

Bizer's definition is right on the page that I linked to:

Our first task was to define what constitutes an island. What is the dividing line between a large rock and a small island? When does one island become two? Well, this is our definition; your results may vary: It must be surrounded by water at high lake in June; It must have vegetation (otherwise it's just a rock); Man made breakwaters do not count as islands, BUT we do count former natural islands where fill has been added to join two land masses; There must be at least a three foot height difference between the island's tallest point (including vegetation) and the surrounding water's shallowest depth (e.g. if the surrounding water is only 14 inches deep, the island must rise at least 22 inches above the surface).

[BroadHopper]

I wonder if there is a definition as to what is considered taxable property?

Should they tax a rock that is above water line at mean lake level or should it be x amount of square footage with vegetation? If anyone can find this piece of info than this should be the criteria for an island.

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I wonder if there is a definition as to what is considered taxable property?

No, that would limit their ability to levy taxes too much. Most towns go by a "we'll know it's taxable when we see it" philosophy.