Watch for Children - Swimmers

On a nice sunny day last week, I watched some younger children attempt to play and swim in our lake.

Because the water is low, they went further out than they should have gone. What I saw was a speed boat going by and later two wave runners that were going to fast for the area and were to close to the children.

I fear someday that a boater or wave runner will not see the children playing in the water.

Another danger is many of the people that are not familiar with the lake, are not aware of how shallow this lake is. For instance, Haight's bay, you could walk out 100 feet and the water is up to your knees when the water is low.

I believe the issue of the longer piers and boat lifts that are placed further out due to shallow water are another hazard worth repeating. Especially at night when boaters and fishermen cannot see the piers and lifts.

I strongly support higher water and the Rock Koshkonong Lake District's efforts to improve this lake so it will benefit everyone.
Patricia Tonning