The Lake Hopatcong Foundation has a strong focus on maintaining and improving the lake environment as the health of the lake affects all facets of the Lake Hopatcong experience. Programs center around improving water quality and invasive aquatic species prevention.
The Lake Hopatcong Water Scouts program is designed to educate people about the threat posed to the lake by the presence of invasive plants, water chestnut in particular, as well as to recruit trained…
Lake-friendly living isn’t just for those who live on the shores of Lake Hopatcong. Stormwater flows into the lake from the hillsides all around it, carrying soil, nutrients, salt, pollution,…
The Lake Hopatcong Lake Steward program aims to educate boaters about the importance of proper vessel maintenance to prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Lake Stewards inspect boats…
Our annual native plant sale takes place each May, providing New Jersey native plants for spring planting that’s good for the environment!
From roadside to lake-wide cleanups, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation regularly holds events that help remove debris and trash from the lake and its watershed.
Several floating wetland islands have been installed in Ashley Cove in Jefferson Township. The plants on these islands pull phosphorus out of the water, thereby reducing the nutrients that aid aquatic…
Regular water quality monitoring is essential to assess the overall health of Lake Hopatcong on an ongoing basis. Monitoring provides information to identify long-term trends or changes in water quality…