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
Wake Boat Forum
Come hear experts who represent both sides of the Wake Boat Issue
All Forest County Residents & Riparian Owners are Welcome
Goal: To educate the Forest County public and riparian owners on the wake
boat issue and to facilitate dialogue between organizations and governmental
bodies.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10 am – Noon
Place: Argonne Town Hall (8842 Black Bear Ave, Argonne WI 54511)
Program: Last Wilderness Alliance and Wisconsin Watersports Coalition will
present the reasons why Forest County towns should or should not enact
ordinances regulating wake boats. There will be plenty of time at the end of the
presentations for questions from the audience.
For further information please email FCAL
(Forest County Association of Lakes) at .
Annual Meeting & Dinner
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Where: Wolf River Rendezvous, 11624 US-8 E, Crandon
Times:
4:00 pm – Registration — Cash Bar & Joviality Begin
4:15 pm – Annual Meeting with/election of board members
5:00 pm – Presentation on Pollinators & Native Plants by Lindsay Peterson of Roots & Rivers Collaborative
6:00 pm – Dinner catered by Smokin’J’s (ribs, mashed potatoes w/gravy, vegetable, salad, and dessert)
The cost of dinner is 0/person. Reservations accepted through October 16:
– go to the FCAL website to reserve & pay on line at <fcal-wis.org>;
– or mail your payment to FCAL, Inc., Pickerel, WI 54465.
*There will be a brief, open meeting for board members after the event to elect officers.
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________
Lake Association/District: _______________________________________________
Members = 0 per person x ___(number of people) = $ _____ (total enclosed).
Please make checks payable to Forest County Association of Lakes.
Reservations should be received no later than Friday, October 16th.
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.
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