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Balancing Safety and Sustainability: The Environmental Impact of Road Salt
Each winter, roads, sidewalks, and driveways turn white not just from snow but from salt. While road salt is important for safety, it comes with a cost…

January 24, 2025
Environment

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1,379 and Counting… A Sweet Solution to Plastic Waste
In November, we launched a special recycling program to collect candy and snack wrappers, aiming to spread awareness about recycling during Halloween—a…

January 21, 2025
Community, Environment

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The Ripple Effect: How Watersheds Connect Us All
“In nature nothing exists alone.” - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring Every January 26, World Environmental Education Day highlights the importance…

January 20, 2025
Education, Environment

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Exciting Opportunity to Sponsor the 2025 Lake Hopatcong Block Party!
Though there’s a chill in the air, we're already planning the start of the summer season! The Lake Hopatcong Block Party is…

January 07, 2025
Community, Events

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Creature Feature: Frosty Feathers
Welcome back to another edition of Creature Feature, where we explore the wildlife that call Lake Hopatcong and New Jersey home! Whether you’re…

January 06, 2025
Education, Environment

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Save the Dates: 2025 Events
From programs to cleanups, hikes, cruises, and the ever-popular Lake Hopatcong Block Party, 2025 is shaping up to be a busy year! Mark your new calendars…

January 05, 2025
Community, Events

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Five ways to give before December 31
Did you know that around 30% of annual charitable giving happens in December, and 10% occurs in the last three days of the year? The Lake Hopatcong…

December 27, 2024
Fundraising

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It all started in the 1920s…
Each of us has our own unique Lake Hopatcong story – the how and why we connect to New Jersey’s largest lake, and the reason why we care deeply…

December 26, 2024
Community, Fundraising, People

Ice safety: What you need to know before venturing out
The recent frigid temperatures have many eager for activities like skating, ice fishing, and snowmobiling on Lake Hopatcong. Understanding how to determine safe…

December 23, 2024
Community, Safety

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