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Big waves are part of the fun of summer, but they can also stir up big debates.  

Wake boats are designed to create large waves for surfers to ride. But those waves don’t just disappear. A new 

 shows they can stir up sediment, muddy the water and release phosphorus, which causes algae blooms.

MPR News guest host Kirsti Marohn dives into the science and what it means for lake lovers.

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A new study shows wakesurfing boats can churn up lake bottoms, increase shoreline erosion and stir pollutants into the water. MPR News guest host Kirsti Marohn dives into the science and what it means for lake lovers. 

Big waves are part of the fun of summer, but they can also stir up big debates.  Wake boats are designed to create large waves for surfers to ride. But those waves don’t just disappear. A new University of Minnesota study shows they can stir up sediment, muddy the water and release phosphorus, which causes algae blooms.MPR News guest host Kirsti Marohn dives into the science and what it means for lake lovers.

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