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WI Stat § 30.134 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.134 - Use of exposed shore areas along streams.

30.134  Use of exposed shore areas along streams. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Artificial ditch" means a ditch, channel, canal or other stream of water that has no prior history as a stream.(b) “Exposed shore area" means the area of the bed of a navigable body of water that is between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge.(c) “Highway" has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (22).(d) “Riparian" means the owner, lessee or occupant of land that abuts a navigable body of water. (2)  Authorization. Members of the public may use any exposed shore area of a stream without the permission of the riparian only if it is necessary to exit the body of water to bypass an obstruction. (3)  Restrictions; members of public.  (a) In using an exposed shore area of a stream, as authorized under sub. (2), a member of the public may not enter the exposed shore area except from the water, from a point of public access on the stream, or with the permission of the riparian.(c) Use of an exposed shore area of a stream by members of the public does not grant an easement or other right to the exposed shore area that is greater than the right granted to the public under this section. (4)  Restrictions; riparians; others.  (a) No riparian may prohibit a member of the public from using, as authorized under this section, an exposed shore area of a stream.(b) No riparian may charge a fee for the use, as authorized under this section, of an exposed shore area of a stream.(c) No person may obstruct a highway with the intention to impede or prohibit access by the public to an exposed shore area of a stream. (5)  Exceptions. The right granted to the public under this section to use an exposed shore area of a stream does not apply to any of the following:(a) An exposed shore area of an impoundment on a stream.(b) Any artificial ditch.(c) Any location on a stream where there is no surface water flowing in the stream. History:  1999 a. 9; 2001 a. 16.
WI Stat § 30.135 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.135 - Regulation of water ski platforms and jumps.

30.135  Regulation of water ski platforms and jumps. (1) A riparian owner placing a water ski platform or water ski jump in a navigable waterway is exempt from the permit requirements under this chapter if all of the following requirements are met:(a) The platform or jump does not interfere with public rights in navigable waters.(b) The platform or jump does not interfere with rights of other riparian owners.(c) The platform or jump is located at a site that ensures adequate water depth and clearance for safe water skiing. (2) If the department determines that any of the requirements under sub. (1) are not met, the riparian owner shall submit an application for an individual permit to the department. The notice and hearing provisions under s. 30.208 (3) to (5) apply to the application.History:  1997 a. 27; 2003 a. 118.
WI Stat § 30.14 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.14 - Reports of and hearings on violations.

30.14  Reports of and hearings on violations. (1) Municipalities to report violations. The governing body of each municipality shall promptly report to the department every violation of s. 30.12 or 30.13 which occurs or which it has reason to believe is likely to occur within the municipal boundaries. (2)  Hearings by department. Upon complaint by any person to the department that any wharf, pier or other structure exists in navigable water in violation of s. 30.12 or 30.13 or 30.207 or that any wharf, pier or other structure proposed to be built in navigable water will violate s. 30.12 or 30.13 or 30.207, the department shall investigate and may hold a hearing to determine whether the wharf, pier, or other structure is or would be in violation of those sections. If no hearing is held, the complainant shall be informed of the results of the investigation.History:  1987 a. 374; 1997 a. 174.
WI Stat § 30.15 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.15 - Penalty for unlawful obstruction of navigable waters.

30.15  Penalty for unlawful obstruction of navigable waters. (1) Obstructions penalized. Any person who does any of the following shall forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $500 for each offense:(a) Unlawfully obstructs any navigable waters and thereby impairs the free navigation thereof.(b) Unlawfully places in navigable waters or in any tributary thereof any substance that may float into and obstruct any such waters or impede their free navigation.(c) Constructs or maintains in navigable waters, or aids in the construction or maintenance therein, of any boom not authorized by law.(d) Constructs or places any structure or deposits any material in navigable waters in violation of s. 30.12 or 30.13. (3)  Each day a separate violation. Each day during which an obstruction, deposit or structure exists in violation of sub. (1) is a separate offense.History:  1987 a. 374.Municipalities have the power to construct bridges but are not authorized to construct or maintain bridges that constitute an unnecessary obstruction or hazard to the free use of navigable waters. The bridge undoubtedly is an obstruction. The question becomes, is the obstruction unnecessary or unreasonable under the circumstances. When a bridge was necessary, reasonable, and existing before the plaintiff moved into the area, the defendant city was not required to abate the obstruction. Capt. Soma Boat Line v. Wisconsin Dells, 79 Wis. 2d 10, 255 N.W.2d 441 (1977).If an unattended and anchored boat is left on navigable water for an unreasonable length of time, it constitutes a violation. 63 Atty. Gen. 601.
WI Stat § 30.16 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.16 - Removal of obstructions to navigation.

30.16  Removal of obstructions to navigation. (1) Watercraft and floats.  (a)  Removal. The governing body of any municipality in this state may cause to be removed to a convenient and safe place any watercraft or float obstructing or interfering with the free navigation of any river, canal, water channel or slip within its harbor after having given reasonable notice to the master or owner or the agent of the master or owner, if known and a resident of this state, or to the person in charge thereof, to so remove such watercraft or float. The governing body of the municipality by ordinance or resolution may authorize any harbor master or other public officer over whom it has jurisdiction to remove the obstruction, and may prescribe the officer's duties with respect thereto and the mode of carrying them into effect and may prescribe penalties for violation of such ordinance or resolution.(b)  Costs of removal. All costs, charges and expenses of such removal are a first lien on such watercraft or float, which lien may be enforced in the manner provided by law. The owner of any such watercraft or float is also personally liable for such costs, charges and expenses, to be recovered by the municipality by a personal action. (2)  Removal of obstructions to navigation; wharves and piers; alternative. As an alternative to the procedure specified under sub. (1), the governing body of a city, village or town may remove that portion of a wharf or pier which constitutes an unlawful obstruction to navigation as provided under s. 30.13 (5m).History:  1981 c. 252; 1991 a. 316; 1993 a. 246; 1997 a. 35; 1999 a. 150 ss. 4, 672; 2001 a. 30 s. 96.
WI Stat § 30.195 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.195 - Changing of stream courses.

30.195  Changing of stream courses. (1) Permit required. Unless a permit has been issued under this section or authorization has been granted by the legislature, no person may change the course of or straighten a navigable stream. (2)  Individual permits. (a) A riparian owner shall apply to the department for an individual permit in order to engage in activities for which a permit is required under sub. (1).(b) The notice and hearing provisions of s. 30.208 (3) to (5) apply to an application under par. (a). (c) The department shall issue an individual permit applied for under this section to a riparian owner if the department determines that all of the following requirements are met: 1. The applicant is the owner of any land upon which the change in course or straightening of the navigable stream will occur.2. The proposed change of course or straightening of the navigable stream will improve the economic or aesthetic value of the applicant's land.3. The proposed change of course or straightening of the navigable stream will not adversely affect the flood flow capacity of the stream or otherwise be detrimental to the public interest.4. The proposed change of course or straightening of the navigable stream will not be detrimental to the rights of other riparian owners located on the stream or all of these riparian owners have consented to the issuance of the permit.  (4)  Liability for negligence. No common law liability, and no statutory liability which may be provided elsewhere in these statutes, for damages resulting from the changing of the course of or from the straightening of a stream is in any manner affected by this section, nor does this section create any liability on the part of the state for any such damages, but a person who changes the course of a stream or straightens a stream in accordance with a permit granted pursuant to this section is presumed to have exercised due care in such changing or straightening. (7)  Application of section. This section does not apply to any of the following:(a) Municipal or county-owned lands in counties having a population of 750,000 or more.(b) Activity related to the construction, access, or operation of a new manufacturing facility located in an electronics and information technology manufacturing zone designated under s. 238.396 (1m).History:  1987 a. 374; 2003 a. 118; 2013 a. 1; 2017 a. 58.The elements of proof required for a conviction under sub. (1) are discussed. 67 Atty. Gen. 265.
WI Stat § 30.196 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.196 - Enclosure of navigable waters; issuance of permits to municipalities.

30.196  Enclosure of navigable waters; issuance of permits to municipalities. A municipality may enclose navigable waters by directing, placing or restricting navigable waters into an enclosed drain, conduit, storm sewer or similar structure if the department grants the municipality an individual permit. The department may grant this permit to a municipality after following the notice and hearing requirements under s. 30.208 (3) to (5) if it finds that granting the permit:  (1) Is in the public interest; (2) Will not violate public rights; and (3) Will not endanger life, health or property.History:  1981 c. 19; 1987 a. 374; 2003 a. 118.
WI Stat § 30.201 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.201 - Financial assurance for nonmetallic mining.

30.201  Financial assurance for nonmetallic mining. (1) If the department requires that financial assurance be provided as a condition for a permit under s. 30.19, 30.195, or 30.20 or for a contract under s. 30.20 for nonmetallic mining and reclamation, the financial assurance may be a bond or alternative financial assurance. An alternative financial assurance may include cash or any of the following:(a) A certificate of deposit.(b) An irrevocable letter of credit.(c) An irrevocable trust.(d) An escrow account.(e) A government security.(f) Any other demonstration of financial responsibility. (2) Any interest earned by the financial assurance shall be paid to the person operating the nonmetallic mining or reclamation project. History:  2003 a. 118.
WI Stat § 30.202 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.202 - Dredge disposal in and near the Mississippi, St. Croix and Black rivers by the U.S. corps of engineers.

30.202  Dredge disposal in and near the Mississippi, St. Croix and Black rivers by the U.S. corps of engineers. (1) Memorandum of understanding. The department may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. corps of engineers concerning the dredging of the Mississippi, St. Croix and Black rivers and the disposal of these dredge spoils. Any memorandum of understanding shall specify approved sites where dredge spoils may be deposited and shall specify conditions and standards which are required for use of an approved site. A memorandum of understanding may contain recommended or required dredge disposal methods, equipment and policies. (2)  Authorization for dredging and dredge spoil disposal. If the department enters into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. corps of engineers under sub. (1), the U.S. corps of engineers may deposit dredge spoils from dredging the Mississippi, St. Croix and Black rivers at approved sites according to specified conditions and standards including any special conditions and standards established under sub. (4). (3)  Exemption from statutes and rules. Dredge spoil disposal activities authorized under sub. (2) are exempt from any prohibition, restriction, requirement, permit, license, approval, authorization, fee, notice, hearing, procedure or penalty specified under s. 29.601, 30.01 to 30.20, 30.21 to 30.99, 59.692 or 87.30 or chs. 281 to 285 or 289 to 299 or specified in any rule promulgated, order issued or ordinance adopted under those sections or chapters. (4)  Hazardous waste dredge spoil disposal. In consultation with the U.S. corps of engineers, the department shall establish special conditions and standards for the disposal of dredge spoils which are hazardous waste, as defined under s. 291.01 (7). These special conditions and standards shall be established to ensure that public health and the environment are protected.History:  1981 c. 240; 1995 a. 201, 227; 1997 a. 35, 248; 2005 a. 347.NOTE:  Chapter 240, laws of 1981, which created this section, has “legislative findings" in section 1.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 347, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 30.2023 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.2023 - Seawalls; Wolf River and Fox River basins.

30.2023  Seawalls; Wolf River and Fox River basins. A riparian owner is exempt from the permit requirements under s. 30.12 for a structure that is placed on the bed of a navigable water in the Wolf River and Fox River basin area, as described in s. 30.207 (1), and that extends beyond the ordinary high-water mark, if the following conditions apply:  (1) The structure is a vertical wall designed to prevent land from eroding into a navigable water. (2) The structure is not a replacement for an existing structure and is placed on the bed of an artificial enlargement of a navigable water, or the structure is a replacement for an existing structure placed on the bed of a navigable water, including the bed of an artificial enlargement of a navigable water. (3) If the structure is a replacement for an existing structure placed on the bed of a navigable water, including the bed of an artificial enlargement of a navigable water, it is placed not more than 2 feet waterward of the structure that it is replacing. (4) The structure incorporates adequate bracing and anchors to ensure structural stability. (5) A filter fabric lining containing a layer of gravel extends from the landward side of the structure to facilitate drainage. (6) The base of the structure extends to a sufficient depth into the bed of the navigable water to ensure the structure's stability and to prevent the structure from failing. (7) The structure is secured into the bank of the navigable water in a manner that prevents erosion or scouring. (8) The riparian owner places riprap at the base of the waterward side of the structure up to the waterline or, if the structure is placed in a location where watercraft are moored, the riparian owner places riprap at the base of the waterward side of the structure up to a point that allows adequate space for the mooring of watercraft. (9) The structure is constructed of treated wood and built so that the top of the structure meets the lower of the following:(a) The natural topography of the bank of the navigable water.(b) A point that is 4 feet above the ordinary high-water mark of the navigable water.(c) The minimum height required to prevent overtopping by wave action.History:  2003 a. 118 ss. 42, 43.
WI Stat § 30.2035 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.2035 - Shoreline protection study.

30.2035  Shoreline protection study. The department shall conduct a study on shoreline protection measures, including the use of seawalls, and on the environmental impact that these measures may have. No later than June 1, 1996, the department shall complete the study and shall distribute the results of the study, including the department's findings and recommendations, to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature in the manner provided under s. 13.172 (3). The recommendations shall include any proposed legislation or rules that are necessary to implement the recommendations. Any rules that the department proposes to implement the recommendations of the study shall be submitted for review by the legislative council staff under s. 227.15 (1) no later than 7 months after the study is completed.History:  1993 a. 421.
WI Stat § 30.2037 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.2037 - Big Silver Lake high-water mark.

30.2037  Big Silver Lake high-water mark. The ordinary high-water mark of Big Silver Lake in the town of Marion in Waushara County shall be set by the department at 867 feet above mean sea level as determined under U.S. geological survey standards.History:  1997 a. 27.
WI Stat § 30.2038 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.2038 - Milwaukee shoreline established.

30.2038  Milwaukee shoreline established. (1) (a) The shoreline of Lake Michigan in the city of Milwaukee is fixed and established to extend from approximately the line of East Lafayette Place extended easterly on the north to the present north harbor entrance wall of the Milwaukee River on the south as specified in an agreement between the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company and the city of Milwaukee recorded with the office of the register of deeds of Milwaukee County on April 23, 1913, in volume 662, pages 326-330, as document number 762955.(b) The shoreline described under par. (a) constitutes the boundary line between the lake bed of Lake Michigan and land that is not part of the lake bed of Lake Michigan. (2) Any restrictions, conditions, reverters, or limitations imposed on the use of land or conveyance of land under chapter 358, laws of 1909, chapter 389, laws of 1915, chapter 284, laws of 1923, chapter 150, laws of 1929, chapter 151, laws of 1929, chapter 516, laws of 1929, chapter 381, laws of 1931, chapter 76, laws of 1973, 1985 Act 327, and any other act conveying a part of the lake bed of Lake Michigan do not apply to land located to the west of the shoreline described under sub. (1) (a). (3) The declarations under sub. (1) are made in lieu of, and have the same effect as, a final judgment entered by a court under ch. 841.History:  2013 a. 20, 140.NOTE:  2013 Wisconsin Act 140, section 2, contains legislative declarations and findings.
WI Stat § 30.204 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.204 - Lake acidification experiment.

30.204  Lake acidification experiment. (1) Authorization. Between May 15, 1984, and January 1, 2008, the department is authorized to conduct a lake acidification experiment on the lake specified under sub. (2). (2)  Lake selection. The department shall select Little Rock Lake in the town of Arbor Vitae, Vilas County, township 41 north, range 6 east, for the lake acidification experiment. (3)  Experiment. In conducting the lake acidification experiment, the department shall deny access to and prohibit navigation on the lake by posted notice, may place a barrier or dyke across the lake, may place chemicals or other substances in the lake and may take other actions necessary for the experiment. (4)  Restoration. (a) Before artificially acidifying the lake, the department shall establish an escrow account containing sufficient funds to restore the lake and its aquatic life as provided under par. (c).(b) After the department has artificially acidified the lake, it may allow and monitor the natural restoration of the lake and its aquatic life as part of the experiment.(c) At the conclusion of the experiment or in the event of an unanticipated occurrence that requires that the lake be restored before the conclusion of the experiment, the department shall do all of the following to the fullest extent possible given available technology:1. Artificially restore the lake to its original acid level if the lake has not been naturally restored to the original acid level during the experiment.2. Artificially reestablish the lake's aquatic life if the aquatic life has not been naturally reestablished during the experiment. (5)  Exemption from certain statutes and rules. Activities of the department in conducting the lake acidification experiment are exempt from any prohibition, restriction, requirement, permit, license, approval, authorization, fee, notice, hearing, procedure or penalty specified under s. 29.601 (3), 30.01 to 30.03, 30.06 to 30.16, 30.18 to 30.29, 30.50 to 30.99, 59.692, 87.30, 287.81, 299.15 to 299.23, 299.91, 299.95 or 299.97 or chs. 281, 283 or 289 to 292 or specified in any rule promulgated, order issued or ordinance adopted under any of those sections or chapters. (6)  Compliance with environmental impact statute. The department shall comply with the requirements under s. 1.11 in conducting the experiment authorized by this section. The department shall initiate compliance by preparing and reviewing, under the procedures it has established under s. 1.11, an environmental assessment for this experiment.History:  1983 a. 421; 1985 a. 135 s. 85; 1989 a. 335; 1991 a. 39; 1995 a. 201, 227, 258; 1997 a. 35, 248; 2001 a. 16.NOTE:  1983 Wis. Act 421, which created this section, has “legislative findings" in section 1.
WI Stat § 30.205 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.205 - Water resources development projects.

30.205  Water resources development projects. The department may cooperate with and enter into agreements with the appropriate federal agencies for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating water resources development projects. Such agreements may contain any indemnification provisions required by federal law.History:  1987 a. 27.