University of Minnesota study on the effects of wakeboats on the shoreline and bottom of the lake

A two-phase research study was conducted by the University of Minnesota's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory to better understand the effects that wakeboats have on lake ecosystems, shorelines, and lake bottoms.

If you haven't read it yet, here is the link to the research brief:

Part 1: University of Minnesota researchers study waves created by recreational boats | University of Minnesota

Part 2: How powerboats impact lakes below the surface | University of Minnesota

Also, here are a few outlets that reported the results of the study:

Study raises new questions over Minnesota lakes and wakesurfing | MPR News

Minnesota study shows importance of using wakeboats in water deeper than 20 feet - Outdoor News

Wake Boats Aren't Just Eroding Shorelines. They're Harming Lake Bottoms, Too Study Shows | Outdoor Life