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Originally Posted by RedRaven
‘More’ water found in Wisconsin
Thanks to advancements in technology, Wisconsin residents can say they have even more water to fish.
New electronic data shows Wisconsin has 84,474 miles of stream and river, which is a 26,776 mile increase from earlier estimates, according to the state DNR Web site. New calculations also show 15,057 lakes covering 1.2 million acres, up from 900,000 acres.
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Cool post, RedRaven. What's the source?
Anyone out there with a revved-up recent computer should try
earth.google.com for really cool (and basic is free) satellite imagery that will take you right down to look at your rooftop! Great way to find rivers and streams in the woods.
Some definitions of 'streams' (technically, "navigable waterways") are bothersome. My Scout troop did some tree planting for a local quarry and the 'navigable waterway' was about six inches wide and two inches deep. It was a dry time, but I don't believe one could've paddled 50 feet in all but flood conditions. Oh well.
Still, neat post. For info on streams and rivers you can paddle, try "Canoe Trails of Southern Wisconsin" - click thru the Amazon link on theBubbler's home page so we get credit! :wink:
Regards,
Keith
