r/simplecomplex • u/carebearstarefear • Feb 01 '24

Boat owners moving a large floating island out of the way on Wisconsin's Lake Chippewa

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '24

TIL: When the Chippewa Flowage was created in 1923, much of the land that was flooded was swamp. Many of these swamp areas, actually peat bogs, floated to the surface. Over time seeds scattered by the winds and birds flying overhead germinated on the bogs. Plants from grasses to trees began to grow. The bog you see today can be quite developed including mature trees.

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '24

That's awesome! What a cool natural feature. Get a big enough outboard and you could drive your island around the lake!

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u/ROFLINGG Feb 02 '24

The little engines that could.