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Deputy commissioner reports good water clarity but urges wake-boat education after heavy rain
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The deputy commissioner reported high water clarity and slightly elevated lake levels after heavy rain and recommended public education on wake responsibility after large-boat activity disrupted shoreline and small craft users.
During the Big Muskego Lake District annual meeting on Aug. 26, the district's deputy commissioner reported generally good water clarity following heavy rains on Aug. 8 but warned that continued warm weather could prompt algae blooms.
The deputy commissioner said lake levels were a few inches above normal in Big Muskego Lake (about two inches) and higher in Bass's Bay (about four to five inches). He said fishing reports were positive and overall water clarity remained "excellent," despite significant runoff from the Aug. 8 storm that had the potential to worsen water quality.
The deputy commissioner said boaters, particularly operators of large wake-producing boats, caused concern when they used big waves near shore and near stationary pontoons. "We need to educate the users of these boats that you are responsible for your wake," he said, and indicated the district plans to consult the city's public safety board about producing educational materials for riparian owners and boat-launch users.
He also reported increased osprey and eagle activity feeding on undersized fish returned by anglers. The deputy commissioner said the district has seen such patterns several times since he has lived locally.
Remarks about the public notice process followed the lake-status report. The speaker noted the meeting notice had appeared on the city calendar later than usual and that many residents rely on a Facebook calendar; he recommended the district improve direct notifications (for example, email) for riparian owners so members are informed about meetings in a timely way.
The district did not take formal action at the meeting to change water-safety rules; the discussion focused on education and potential outreach through the public safety board.
