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Simple Ways to Celebrate a More Sustainable Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for warmth and joy, but it’s also an opportunity to celebrate in ways that are kind to the environment. With a few thoughtful…

December 16, 2025
Community, Environment

Ice Retardant Systems: Balancing Protection, Safety, and Environmental Impact
The following information on the safe usage of ice retardant systems has been provided by the Lake Hopatcong Commission.  The idea of protecting in-lake…

December 15, 2025
Environment, Safety

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Bringing Lake Science to the Classroom: Our Newest Educational Program
This year marks an exciting expansion of educational outreach at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation. For years, our on-site field trips at Hopatcong…

December 04, 2025
Education, Environment

Annual Winter Drawdown Schedule
Each year the water level on Lake Hopatcong is lowered to allow for waterfront maintenance and to protect private property from ice damage. The lake level…

December 03, 2025
Community, Environment

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2025 Year in Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect with gratitude on everything we accomplished, together, for Lake Hopatcong this year.…

November 25, 2025
Advocacy, Community, Education, Environment, Events

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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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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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