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At public meeting on proposed wake boat regulations, many call for stricter limits

A proposed rule drafted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation would require that wake sports take place at least 500 feet from shore and on bodies of water that have an area of at least 50 acres and are 20 feet deep. ....

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John Dillon: If you care about your lakes, speak up about wake boats

I know the state must try to balance recreational use. But it’s clear this one activity favored by the few precludes numerous others treasured by the many. ....

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Public meeting to discuss proposed wake boat rules for Vermont lakes set for Wednesday

Under the state’s proposal, wake boats would have to stay 500 feet from shore while engaging in watersports, and could be used only on ponds and lakes that are at least 50 acres in size and at least 20 feet deep. ....

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David Roth: Proposed wake boat regulations are good but should be stronger

Why on earth would the state of Vermont threaten all that it has invested in many of our lakes by permitting these outsized boats to disrupt the ecology, economy and tranquility of our cherished lake community? ....

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Jim Lengel: Wake up if you want to protect Vermont lakes

Responsible Wakes would like to see a proposed state rule strengthened to keep wakeboats 1,000 feet from shore, which scientific research shows is the distance needed to dissipate the power of their wakes. ....

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