WAKE ENHANCEMENT ORDINANCE APPROVED FOR MOOSE LAKE AND LAKE KEESUS click here for more information.

The Town of Merton has been reviewing concerns about Wake Enhancements on the Lakes in the Town over the past several years.

Recently, on May 4, 2026 the Town held a public hearing to introduce a draft ordinance for Moose Lake and Lake Keesus.

The draft ordinance was prepared to address adverse impact of operating boats and equipment in an artificially wake enhanced mode due in part of these lakes' shallow depths, increased flood potential, shoreline erosion, and lake bottoms.

At the Town's regular board meeting on June 8, 2026 and after considering the public comments and the DNR advisory opinion, the Town Board determined that adopting this Ordinance is consistent with all other ordinances of the Town and would promote the public health, safety, and welfare, including the public's interest in preserving natural resources.

The ordinance was signed and posted on June 10, 2026. Enforcement will be handled by the Town of Merton Lake Patrol and Law Enforcement.

See attached Ordinance.