Our mission guides us as a board and organization, always reminding us of our commitment to protect, preserve and improve the natural resources around us. So when new recreational uses of our lakes emerged – wakesurfing and wakeboarding – we took time to research the design of wake boats and the potential impacts of wake sports on lake health. What we learned has prompted us to take action. Click here to read our letter to state legislators regarding LRB-3518, the earlier draft legislation that has now been introduced in the Legislature as companion bills Assembly Bill 656 and Senate Bill 680.