SLOW NO WAKE ON ROCK RIVER

SLOW NO WAKE ON ROCK RIVER

I attended both Rock County Board meetings on the SNW ordinance for Rock River, all the people that spoke were treated with respect and their opinions were well received.  The maps and graphs provided by both Rock County and the Rock-Koshkonong Lake District were professional and well explained.

    As what level the SNW should be removed on the Rock River is the issue. The lowest level of 7.5’ which at times has been used in the past had no data to back up the claim that it’s the right level to remove the SNW. The RKLD paid for professional studies and collected data to get a realistic level to aid Rock County in their decision, the studies and data showed the level of 9.0’ would work with only a minimum impact on very low laying areas. Some people felt that level was too high.

    I would like to thank Supervisor Dave Brown for suggesting a compromise of 8.0’-8.4’ which is the middle level, most of people in attendance and the RKLD agreed a compromise could work.

    I am a property owner on Rock River, and enjoy boating on the river in our pontoon, canoe and kayak. Let the public enjoy their boating experience with a SNW ordinance that works for everyone. 

                                                                                               John M Green

                                                                                         10357 N. Ellendale Rd.

                                                                                        Edgerton, WI.53534