This article is enacted for the purposes of promoting and protecting
the public health and safety in accordance with § 30.77(3)(a),
Wis. Stats. The intent 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.
The provisions of this article shall apply to the waters of
the Wisconsin River in the Village of Rothschild located between the
base of the Rothschild Dam and its spillway and a line 700 feet downstream
from the base of said dam and spillway and may be enforced by the
officers of the Village and by officers of the Wisconsin Department
of Resources and the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.
The area of the Wisconsin River downstream from the base of
the dam and spillway of the Rothschild Dam within 700 feet of the
dam and spillway is declared a restricted area at any and all times
when dam strobe lights are in operation or when any of the steel or
wooden spillway gates are open, and the use or operation of any boat
by any person is prohibited in that restricted area during such 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.
The regulation of this article shall be prominently posted at
public access points to the restricted area and filed with the Department
of Natural Resources. The restricted area may be marked with buoys
in conformity with Wisconsin Statutes.