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Protecting water quality with storm drain markers
This November, members of the Rotary Club of Lake Hopatcong traveled around Lake Hopatcong labeling storm drains that drain directly into the lake with…

December 02, 2022
Community, Education, Environment

This Giving Tuesday, every drop counts! 
Each Giving Tuesday - the global day of generosity following Thanksgiving - our community comes together in a big way to support our efforts to protect…

November 28, 2022
Environment, Fundraising

Every drop counts!
As we enter the season of giving and gratitude, we find ourselves reflecting on our 10th anniversary year and all we were able to accomplish protecting…

November 18, 2022
Environment, Fundraising

Watershed forum: building downstream connections
Photo: Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) Board Chair Marty Kane, LHF Executive Director Kyle Richter, LHF Development Director Caitlin Doran, and Musconetcong…

November 17, 2022
Education, Environment, Events

Winter drawdown to begin late November
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…

November 16, 2022
Community, Environment

Lake-wide cleanups: a history
The year was 2013.  The Lake Hopatcong Foundation was beginning its second year as a non-profit dedicated to improving Lake Hopatcong. In the fall…

November 04, 2022
Community, Environment, People

From mitigation to monarchs: a rain garden experience
Back in 2020, the Buonomo household set out to participate in the Rain Garden Program hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Commission, Lake Hopatcong Foundation,…

October 07, 2022
Environment

The Clean Water Act turns 50!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the primary federal law governing water pollution and a critical tool in restoring…

October 05, 2022
Environment

Water Scouts - making a difference year by year
Each year, the Lake Hopatcong Water Scouts help protect the lake environment by locating and removing invasive water chestnut from the lake. Throughout…

September 29, 2022
Environment, People

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