Let’s write the next chapter of Lake Hopatcong’s story

November 22, 2024| Advocacy, Environment, Fundraising

By: Kyle Richter

As we enter the season of gratitude and giving, we find ourselves reflecting on our Lake Hopatcong stories, stories of how we connect to the lake, and memories made here with special people. Here’s mine…

On September 15, 2015, volunteer Cliff Lundin invited me, along with the rest of the staff at the Musconetcong Watershed Association, onto his boat to see Lake Hopatcong by water. That was my first time on the lake. It was a warm day, the water was calm, and we zipped in and out of the lake’s seemingly endless coves. The photo below was taken from that day.

I came away from that trip with a better understanding of the lake’s importance and a deeper appreciation for the passion and generosity of the people who live here. If not for that trip, it is possible that I wouldn’t have made the decision to come work for the lake as the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s executive director, and I wouldn’t be recounting this story to you now. Thank you, Cliff!

What was your first memory at Lake Hopatcong? What’s your Lake Hopatcong story?

Now through December 31, I invite you to tell us your Lake Hopatcong story and give a gift that helps protect and improve our lake. We have an ambitious year-end goal of raising $65K, and your donation in any amount goes a long way in continuing the work started in 2012 and acts as a bridge between the Lake Hopatcong of the past and the Lake Hopatcong of the future.

When making your donation, you can also choose to give in honor or memory of someone special - maybe someone who is part of your Lake Hopatcong story! If you choose to name a tribute when giving your gift, we’ll include that person’s name on our giving board, and we’ll send them a special Lake Hopatcong postcard - or in the case of a memorial, to their family - acknowledging a gift in their name.

YOU CAN DONATE HERE

Thank you for supporting efforts to protect the environment and enhance the experience on and around Lake Hopatcong, one that honors memories made here and allows for future generations make more.

Let’s write Lake Hopatcong’s next chapter!