[Adopted 6-13-1988 (Sec. 12.12 of the 1967 Code)]
This article is enacted for the purposes of promoting and protecting
the public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with the legislative
intent set forth in § 30.77(3)(a), Wis. Stats. The intent
of this article is to provide safe and healthful conditions for the
enjoyment of aquatic recreation consistent with public rights and
interest and the capability of the water resource.
[Amended 4-8-2024]
The provisions of this article shall apply to the waters of
Lake Wausau, the Big Rib River and the Little Rib River within the
jurisdiction of the City of Wausau, the City of Schofield, the Village
of Rothschild and the Village of Rib Mountain and, where applicable,
by the officers of the Marathon County Sheriff's Department and the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in accordance with the authority
vested in such cities, town and village pursuant to § 30.77,
Wis. Stats.
All terms, provisions and conditions of §§ 30.50
to 30.71, Wis. Stats., inclusive, are incorporated herein in their
entirety by specific reference as if set forth in full insomuch as
it is the intent of this article to be in conformity with the above-cited
state statutes.
In this article, "slow-no-wake" means that speed at which a
boat moves as slowly as possible while still maintaining steerage
control.
The following areas are "slow-no-wake" areas:
A.
On the Big Rib River beginning at the upstream (west) edge of U.S.
Highway 51 southbound bridge and proceeding downstream (east) to a
line 600 feet downstream (east) of the U.S. Highway 51 northbound
bridge.
B.
On the Big Rib River beginning at a point 2,400 feet upstream of
the confluence of the Little Rib River (also described as the common
corner of Sections 32 and 33, T29N, R7E and Sections 4 and 5, T28N,
R7E) and proceeding upstream (westerly) 3,100 feet.
C.
Under County Highway N bridge commonly known as "Snake Bridge."
D.
The Bluegill Bay County Park lagoon.
E.
Within 100 feet of the boat launches at D.C. Everest County Park
in the City of Wausau, except there is designated a water ski pickup
and drop area in the Wisconsin River on the easterly side of D.C.
Everest County Park for the Wausauqua Water Ski Shows, Inc., during
times of practice and performance and for the general public at all
other times.
[Amended 7-26-1993]
F.
Within 100 feet of the boat launch at Oak Island Park in the City
of Wausau.
G.
Within 150 feet of the boat launch and/or dock at Memorial Park in
the City of Wausau.
H.
Within 200 feet of the boat launch on Kort Street in the Village
of Rothschild commonly known as "St. Therese's."
I.
Within 150 feet of the shoreline beginning at the boat launch pier
and proceeding southeast approximately 250 feet to the lagoon inlet
at Bluegill Bay County Park in the Village of Rib Mountain except
where there is designated a water ski pickup and drop area in the
Wisconsin River for the Central Wisconsin Water Ski Show Team, Inc.,
during times of practice and performance.
[Amended 4-8-2024]
J.
From the dam on the Eau Claire River proceeding west to a line 75
feet west of the Grand Avenue bridge.
[Added 4-8-2024[1]]
Pursuant to § 30.69(3), Wis. Stats., there is hereby
designated a water ski pickup and drop area in the Wisconsin River
on the easterly side of Bluegill Landing for the Central Wisconsin
Water Ski Show Team, Inc., during times of practice and performance
and for the general public at all other times.
The penalty provisions of § 30.80, Wis. Stats., and
any subsequent amendments thereto, are incorporated herein in their
entirety by specific reference as if set forth in full. It is the
intent of this penalty provision to be in conformity with state statutes.
