1. The MPOA soils committee is exploring using some of the proceeds from a pending SDF sediment sale to create a shelter at the SDF in which harvested sediment could be processed, kept dry, and available for future sales. 

2. A proposal to conduct our annual state required inspections of the dam and Sediment Drying Facility this fall has been received and approved. The proposal amount is the same as it was in 2024. The inspections are tentatively scheduled for early October 2025. 

3. Our moderate drought continues with less than two inches of rain in the last 30 days recorded at the USGS stream gage. The flow coming into Wonder Lake today is at 16 cubic feet per second(cfs), while the long-term average for this date is at 45 cfs; roughly a 66% decrease. Until we get consistent rainfall, expect to see elevated levels of suspended algae and perhaps more beach closings. The current status of Wonder Lake swimming beaches can be found here: tinyurl.com/2b53zahd 

4. Similarly, as the summer boating season continues, it’s important for boaters to also operate their watercraft in a manner that does not contribute to shoreline erosion or damage to docks. If while boating, you observe that any MPOA buoys are out-of-place, please notify the MPOA office. It is also important to highlight two types of warning buoys installed by the MPOA. 

NO-BOATS 
There are two (2) areas of Wonder Lake that are designated as “NO-BOATS” due to the narrowness of the channel found at these locations. NO-BOATS includes ANY motorized watercraft, including jet-skis. 

MPOA NO- BOATS Buoys are placed at either end of the channel between: 

• Wickline Island and the Shore Hills Subdivision Beach, and 

• Yacht Club Island and the shore of White Oaks Bay Subdivision (<< New in 2023) 

No-Boats areas are patrolled by the Wonder Lake Police Department to ensure safe boating and have the authority to issue citations for violations. 

NO-WAKE AREAS 
A no-wake area is a designated location within the lake with a strict speed limit, requiring watercraft to observe the slowest-possible vessel speed to maintain steerage and not produce a wake; generally, no greater than 5 miles per hour. MPOA No-Wake Buoys designate the following no-wake areas: 

• White Oaks Bay (commonly known as Swim Bay) (Party Bay), 

• Channel between the islands and shoal of O’Brien Shoals and the shore of Deep Springs Woods, 

• The shore of Deep Springs Woods and Deep Springs Woods Country Club, and 

• The entire South end of the lake. 

No-Wake areas are patrolled by the Wonder Lake Police Department to ensure safe boating and have the authority to issue citations for violations.