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
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.
News & Events
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Announcing the FCAL Lake Association Grant
The 2018 FCAL Board of Directors is excited to announce the opportunity for Lake Associations that are members of FCAL to apply for a $500 matching grant to assist with a lake project. The guidelines are as follows: The applicant must be a member of FCAL. The project...
November 2017 meeting date
The date of the November 2017 Board of Director's meeting has been changed. We will meet on Friday, November 10th beginning at 9 a.m. in the lower level of the Crandon Public Library
Congratulations to Les Schramm
Congratulations to our very own Les Schramm for his recognition in the most recent issue of Lake Tides.
Life jacket stations
These photos were presented at the June 16 FCAL meeting by the Forest County Health Department. The Health Department in conjunction with the Crandon Lions Club is piloting a program this summer at Lake Metonga and also at Silver Lake. They intend to offer life...
Annual Meeting
FCAL members and guests enjoyed an informative and very interesting program at the 2016 Annual FCAL Meeting,Banquet and Program. Christopher Cold shared 300 slides featuring Wisconsin wildlife and wildlife habitat along with some live “critters” which concluded his...
Let’s Talk About Dredging
Natural scenic beauty and erosion control are components of the State’s shoreline protection program. Riparian landowners accomplish these goals by allowing native vegetation to overtake the shore yards, slowing runoff of pollutants toward the waterbody and masking...
