This peer-reviewed review article examines the broad range of environmental impacts associated with recreational boating, commercial shipping, marina operations, and vessel maintenance activities, while also outlining practical management measures used to reduce risks to aquatic ecosystems and...
Boating-Shipping Impacts.pdf
This technical report from the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania documents a controlled full-scale wave wake study conducted in collaboration with the Oregon River Safety and Preservation Alliance (ORSPA) to evaluate wave characteristics generated by wakesurfing,...
MacFarlane 2018.pdf
This community survey report documents resident attitudes, recreational use patterns, and public safety and environmental concerns associated with boating activity on Lake Waramaug in Connecticut. Conducted by Terra Vigilis Environmental Services as part of a multi-phase waterway assessment...
Final+version+Survey+report+LWTF.pdf
This legislative testimony by Professor William Banholzer provides a technical and hydrodynamic analysis of wake boat setback proposals considered during state-level policy discussions concerning recreational towing operations and shoreline protection. Drawing upon peer-reviewed research, fluid...
WFB Testimony (4 minutes).pdf
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