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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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.

2026 Northwoods Six-County Lakes & Rivers Annual Meeting 

Friday, July 17, 2026 – 8am -12:30pm  

James Williams Middle School, 915 Acacia Ln, Rhinelander, WI  

A G E N D A  

7:00-8:00am — Doors Open for Exhibits Setup  

8:00-8:30 — Exhibit Booths & Hospitality Light Refreshments  

8:30-8:40 — Welcome – Beckie Gaskill, OCLRA  

8:40-9:00 — Wisconsin Lakes Update  

9:00-9:30 — Oneida County Lakes Classification-JoAnn Lund, Oneida County Land & Water, Grants/ Special Projects  

9:30-10:00 — What Manoomin (Wild Rice) Tells About Your Lakes Report Card-Esiban Parent, Great  Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission  

10:00-10:15 — BREAK & VISIT EXHIBITORS  

10:20-10:50 — Lake Steward Program—Ted Rulseh, Pres. OCLRA  

10:50-11:20 — Fisheries Classification & How to Interpret Fish Reports—John Kubisiak, DNR  

11:20-11:50 — Light Pollution & Your Lakes Report Card—Michele Sadauskas, Oneida County L&W,  Conservationist  

11:50 — BREAKOUT SESSIONS including Last Wildnerness Alliance Wake Boat presentation, exhibitors  and speakers available for individual questions/discussions  

12:30 — Meeting Concludes  

Sponsored By: OCLRA and VCLRA 

Steering Committee Members: Amy Arlen, Tom Boisvert, Beckie Gaskill (Chair), Mary Jung, Susan  Knight, Keith Montgomery, Mariquita Sheehan, Michele Sadauskas, Derek Thorn, Nancy Ver Kuilen 

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.  

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*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

Read the full list

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 

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Announcing the 2024 Essay Contest Winners

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

“Our Changing Lakes and Streams” was the topic for this year's essay contest sponsored by the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL). 5th and 6th grade students from Crandon, Laona and Wabeno were invited to participate. Students began by interviewing a local...

Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) Inspector Training

May 16, 2024 |

Become a Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) Inspector or renew your CBCW credentials by attending a local in-person training session or by completing an on-line course. In-person Training: https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/cbcw/workshops/schedule.aspx...

Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting Set for July 12

Apr 10, 2024 |

“Protecting Our Waters: We’re All Connected” is the theme for the annual Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting, set for Friday, July 12, at Nicolet College. Lake association leaders and members along with the general public will convene to learn about and discuss our...
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