about FCAL
The Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) is a cooperative effort between each of the lake associations in Forest County, Wisconsin to protect our inland water bodies, environs, and watershed. As a team, we facilitate research and sharing between organizations, governmental bodies, and the general public and work together to preserve the aesthetic beauty, water quality, wildlife habitats, and fisheries within Forest County.
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Our Environment
Forest County Courtesy Code
- Be Kind to Wildlife, Your Neighbors, & Your Lake
- Watercraft Safety – OBEY THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, & RULES
- Clean Boats/Clean Waters – OBEY THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, & RULES
REPORT INVASIVE SPECIES VIOLATIONS TO THE DNR’S TIP LINE
1-800-847-9367
OTHER VIOLATIONS CAN BE REPORTED TO Austin Babich WDNR WARDEN
608-896-5217 or
Or FOREST COUNTY SHERIFF
715-478-3331
WDNR Tip Line
800-847-9367
Forest County Sheriff’s Recreation Officer–Bill Stanley
715-478-3331
RECYCLING MONOFILAMENT FISHING LINE
If left out in the environment, monofilament fishing line can tangle or be ingested by wildlife, endanger swimmers or become wrapped around boat propellers. It can last up to 600 years in freshwater, meaning it poses a threat for a long time. Removing discarded fishing line from the environment is a great first step. Recycling gives it new life.
Anyone who is interested in obtaining a container can contact us through this website by filling out the contact us form or purchase one.
News & Events
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Fall Webworms
Fall webworms are a common moth in the tiger moth family (Erebidae) and native to North America. In Wisconsin, they are most noticeable from late July through September, when caterpillars feed inside large, loosely constructed silken nests at the tips of branches....
Wake Surfing Responsibly – Wisconsin Watersport Coallition
Forest County Presentation WWC
THE IMPACT OF WAKE SURFING ON LAKES AND OTHER BOATERS … AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT
https://fcal-wis.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PROTECTING-LAKES-FROM-THE-IMPACTS-OF-WAKE-SURFING-Oct-10-26-Forest-Co-SHARED-COPY-2.pdf
National Bat Week in Wisconsin
International bat week is observed in Wisconsin as part of the national observance which runs October 24th – 31st each year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources uses this time to raise awareness about the importance of bats, the threats they face, and how...
Forest Products Week
Forest products week, established in 1960 by congressional proclamation and signed by President John F. Kennedy, recognizes the importance of forest resources to the nation’s history, economy, and daily life. In Wisconsin, forests cover nearly half the state, and the...
Trapping Season
Northern Wisconsin offers a landscape abundant in forests, rivers, and wetlands—ideal habitats for a variety of fur-bearing species, including beavers, minks, muskrat, foxes, and fishers. The state’s trapping history is tied closely to both subsistence and commerce....
