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Recycle Something New on America Recycles Day
What do toothbrushes, contact lenses, and crayons have in common? They can all be recycled! We all know we can put paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum,…

November 14, 2025
Community, Environment

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Protecting Our Lakes: Insights from the 45th NALMS Symposium
What happens when you gather hundreds of lake lovers, scientists, and environmental enthusiasts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? A surge of ideas, inspiration,…

November 13, 2025
Environment, Events

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Welcome, Anna!
We’re thrilled to welcome Anna Smith as the newest member of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation team! If Anna looks familiar, that’s because she’s…

November 13, 2025
People

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Commission Awarded $367K Grant for Water Quality Improvement Project
A big congratulations goes out to the Lake Hopatcong Commission, along with Roxbury Township and Princeton Hydro, on receiving a $367,000 Water Quality…

October 31, 2025
Environment

Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Lake Hopatcong Commission at the Delware River Watershed Forum
Reflections on the Delaware River Watershed Forum
From data centers to road salt, from climate resiliency to outdoor equity, there was much to discuss at the 2025 Delaware River Watershed Forum, which,…

October 30, 2025
Education, Environment

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Reminder: Mandatory Cold Weather PFD Wear in Effect Nov. 1
If you love getting out on the lake, even as the weather cools, here’s a friendly reminder that New Jersey’s Mandatory Cold Weather PFD Wear…

October 29, 2025
Community, Safety

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Keep Shelves Stocked: Support Local Food Pantries
As the holidays approach, food pantries throughout the Lake Hopatcong area are providing services and accepting donations and volunteer assistance, to…

October 28, 2025
Community

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NJDEP Updates Water Level Management Plan
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released an updated Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Plan. Below, the Lake Hopatcong Commission has…

October 23, 2025
Environment

Students look for macroinvertebrates in the Musconetcong River
High School Students Dive Into Environmental Science
This fall marked the second year of our environmental field trip program for high school students, and what a season it was! Over the course of seven field…

October 21, 2025
Education, Environment

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