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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

NJDEP Every Drop Counts graphic
Drought Watch issued for New Jersey: Residents urged to conserve water
A statewide Drought Watch has been issued this week, urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water. Rainfall across New Jersey has been…

October 18, 2024
Community, 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

A barge delivers an alum treatment on lake
Targeted water treatment set for late October: What you need to know
As part of a continued commitment to water quality improvement, an alum treatment will be completed on Lake Hopatcong during the week of October 21, weather…

October 11, 2024
Community, Environment

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

CDRW Forum presenters
Insights from the Delaware River Watershed Forum
Last week, the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) held its 12th annual Delaware River Watershed Forum along the banks…

October 01, 2024
Advocacy, Environment, Events

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