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
Join online or by mail.
Our Environment
Annual Meeting & Dinner Saturday, October 24, 2026
Where: Wolf River Rendezvous, Crandon
Times: 4:00 pm – Registration — Cash Bar and Joviality Begin 4:15 pm – Annual Meeting with/election of board members 5:00 pm – Presentation by ?
6:00 pm – Dinner menu TBD
The cost of dinner is $30/person for members. You may make your reservations in one of the following ways, but please do so no later than October 18th:
– go to the FCAL website to reserve and pay on line at https://fcal-wis.org/product/fcal-annual-dinner or,
– mail your payment with the form below to
FCAL, Inc., PO Box 68, Pickerel, WI 54465.
******************************************
*Board Members – There will be a short board meeting after the dinner for the election of officers.
The public is welcome.
Name(s): ___________________________________________
Lake Association/District: ______________________________
Members = $30/per person x ___(number of people) = $ _____ (total enclosed).
Please make checks payable to the Forest County Association of Lakes. Reservations should be received no later than Friday, October 18th.
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–Chad Mullis
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
To view the whole article tap or click on the picture
Get ready to spot hundreds of hummingbirds flying over Wisconsin
Hummingbirds are beginning their seasonal migration out of Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know about these tiny travelers. Blink and you might miss them! The hummingbirds that flocked to Wisconsin during the springtime are going to be making their way out of the...
When Wisconsin fall colors are expected to peak in 2025
When can you expect peak fall color in your favorite Wisconsin destinations? Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report, which offers weekly updates in season for many state locations, suggests peak color around the second week of October for some northern destinations such...
Scientists wonder if Lake Superior can continue to avoid an invasion of mussels
SLE ROYALE, Mich. (AP) — With no cellphone towers, roads or permanent residents, this wilderness archipelago is about as remote as it gets. Yet it’s still not isolated enough to evade a notorious Great Lakes villain. That’s why Lauren Isbell and Alex Egan, National...
Satellite imagery shows less wild rice this year in northern Wisconsin
This year’s wild rice crop in northern Wisconsin appears likely to be lower than last year. That follows a pattern seen in recent years. Crop estimates can now be done using satellite imagery. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission says imagery suggests...
Pine cones needed to provide seed for Wisconsin tree nurseries
ou can make some extra money gathering pine cones, but they need to be the right ones. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources needs help gathering red and white pine cones for its reforestation program. "The state nurseries will pay collectors to bring in these...
Wisconsin Lakes Welcome to our new Executive Director!
Ben Wohajn appointed new Executive Director of Wisconsin Lakes Wisconsin Lakes is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Wojahn (pronounced Woah-yahn) as its next Executive Director! Ben will take over fully from current Executive Director Michael Engleson...
