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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Join FCAL
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.
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 YOUR LOCAL DNR WARDEN
715-216-6396
Or FOREST COUNTY SHERIFF
715-478-3331
News & Events
How to identify juvenile Asian carp
The Fisheries Division in collaboration with the AIS core team and Michigan-out-of-doors TV has developed and produced an education and outreach video that focuses on identification of juvenile Asian carp. The overall message of the video is to increase awareness of a...
New Zealand mud snails discovered in Black Earth Creek
New Zealand mud snails discovered in Black Earth Creek First occurrence in inland Midwest MADISON – The invasive New Zealand mud snail that has been a problem in western U.S. streams has been detected in Black Earth Creek, a renowned trout stream in Dane County. The...
Advance of Asian Carp
Advance of Asian carp in western Wisconsin remains slow — for now By Lee Bergquist of the Journal Sentinel
Form County Lakes Association
A group of individuals from five different area lakes met Saturday, August 22 and decided to form the Forest County Association of Lakes, Inc. (FCAL). This will be the fifth county-wide lakes organization in Wisconsin. The county-wide group will allow lake...
Seventeen Lakes Represented at Meeting
Thirty people representing seventeen lakes attended an early morning meeting on Saturday, July 11 regarding county-wide lakes issues and the possibility of forming a county-wide lakes association. The meeting began with Mary Bierman, president of the...