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A black bear walks near some brush next to a road.
Creature Feature: Hiber-Nation
Welcome to this month’s Creature Feature, where we explore the wildlife that call Lake Hopatcong and New Jersey home. In previous articles, we’ve…

December 04, 2024
Education, Environment

2024 Lake Hopatcong Foundation numbers infographic square
2024 year in review
As the year starts to wind down, we like to take a moment to reflect on all that has been achieved for Lake Hopatcong in 2024. Thanks to your generosity…

November 21, 2024
Advocacy, Community, Education, Environment, Events

Kyle, who is attending the NALMS Conference, stands at the edge of Lake Tahoe, taking a selfie
Reflections from the NALMS Conference in Lake Tahoe
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Conference in the breathtaking setting of South…

November 18, 2024
Education, People

Cottontail rabbit in grass
Creature Feature: Petite paw parade
Welcome back to our monthly Creature Feature series, where we spotlight the wildlife around Lake Hopatcong.  We’ve explored some creatures that…

October 21, 2024
Education, Environment

Skip your fall garden cleanup and create a winter sanctuary
Many homeowners and gardeners cut gardens down in the fall after frost to give the yard a clean look. However, just as the type of plants we are growing…

October 15, 2024
Education, Environment

Drone user in field
Community program: The impact of drones on industry
Did you see that?  It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  No-- it’s a drone!  Join us on November 14 with esteemed Kean…

October 14, 2024
Community, Education, Environment, Events

Flying squirrel on a tree
Creature Feature: Squeak squad
Welcome back to our monthly Creature Feature series, where we spotlight the wildlife around Lake Hopatcong. After exploring birds and fish, it’s…

October 04, 2024
Education, Environment

Students in the river
Building environmental stewards: A new initiative for high school students
This fall, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our environmental field trip program. Over the past eight years, we have concentrated on engaging…

October 03, 2024
Education, Environment

Lake foam
Foam on the water: Is it harmful or harmless?
Sometimes foam is seen in near-shore areas or in the streams and wetlands that flow into Lake Hopatcong.  Frequently, people assume such foam is due…

October 03, 2024
Education, Environment

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