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.
Join FCAL
Become a member of FCAL today, and help us preserve Forest County waters, habitats, and fisheries!
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Our Environment
Invasive Species in Forest County – Learn about recognizing aquatic invasive species and what can be done to help.
Conservation Corner – A weekly article produced by the Forest County Land & Water Conservation Department.
Wake Boat & Wake Surfing Updates – See resources regarding the current controversy around wake boats & wake surfing.
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 YOUR LOCAL DNR WARDEN
715-216-6396
Or FOREST COUNTY SHERIFF
715-478-3331
News & Events
2013 Essay Contest
Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) Has a Very Successful 2013 Essay Contest The Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) again had the fifth and sixth graders at Crandon, Laona and Wabeno participate in their 2013 essay contest. Crandon had 74 students...
Awards
FCAL RECOGNITION'S AND AWARDS The Lake Metonga Association and the Forest County Association of Lakes Sponsor a Lake Outing Lake Metonga Association and Forest County Association of Lakes Members Harry Resch and Les Schramm received recognition from Andy Space, the...
A deadly parasite moving north
USA Today news article published December 4, 2013
Please be on the lookout for invasive Phragmites patches while outside this Fall and Winter.
Phragmites is a tall grass that can grow as tall as 15 feet. It grows extremely dense and shades out other species. It is the same grass that blankets the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the Green Bay area. A grant was awarded for the treatment of Phragmites sites in...
How to identify juvenile Asian carp
The Fisheries Division in collaboration with the AIS core team and Michigan-out-of-doors TV has developed and produced an education and outreach video that focuses on identification of juvenile Asian carp. The overall message of the video is to increase awareness of a...
New Zealand mud snails discovered in Black Earth Creek
New Zealand mud snails discovered in Black Earth Creek First occurrence in inland Midwest MADISON – The invasive New Zealand mud snail that has been a problem in western U.S. streams has been detected in Black Earth Creek, a renowned trout stream in Dane County. The...
