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!

Join online or by mail.

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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.

 Fall Forum

 

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 10 am – Noon
Place: Lake Lucerne Advancement Pavilion
4031 County Rd. W, Crandon (near SW shore of Lake Lucerne)

Program:
Zooplankton 101 – The Essential Role of Zooplankton in Lake Ecology
Carol Warden, PhD – UW Trout Lake Station, Limnologist, Research Scientist
The Clean Water Act Success Story in the Wisconsin River Basin

Bob Martini – Wisconsin’s Green Fire & retired WDNR scientist with
50 years of experience working on Wisconsin water issues

Bring your questions regarding these and other topics important to your lake.

Note: FCAL’s August Board Meeting will precede the Fall Forum – if interested, please plan to

attend from 9 am-10 am. Our meetings are always open to all.

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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FCAL Announces 2016 Essay Contest Winners

Jun 8, 2015 |

The title of this year’s FCAL essay contest was “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Forest County Lakes and Streams” This essay contest is one of the events FCAL uses to raise the awareness of our youth to the importance of our waterways and their part in being good...
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