Wisconsin Statutes Public Lands, Waters and Natural Resources (Ch. 23 to 33) § 30.125. Shoreline maintenance in outlying waters

(a) “Outlying waters” has the meaning given in s. 29.001(63).

(b) “Shoreline area” means the area that is located between the ordinary high-water mark and water's edge.

(a) The leveling of sand or the grooming of soil if the leveling or grooming will occur in an area of unconsolidated material predominately composed of sand, rock, and pebble that is authorized by the owner of the riparian land that abuts the shoreline area.

(b) The removal of debris or the mowing of vegetation that is authorized by the owner of the riparian land that abuts the shoreline area.

(a) No material may be brought in from offsite sources to conduct the activity.

(b) No material removed from the riparian zone adjacent to the shoreline area may be used to conduct the activity.

(c) No removal of material may be conducted in an area known to contain any species listed as endangered or threatened under s. 29.604(3) or any floating bogs or wild rice.

(d) The removal of material may not interfere with the rights of other riparian owners.

(e) The removal of invasive species shall be conducted in a manner that prevents the spread of invasive species into the waters of this state and onto adjacent land.

(f) The activity may not involve the filling of a coastal wetland or the alteration of a coastal dune.