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By Princeton Hydro as published by Musconetcong Watershed Association: The Musconetcong River begins at New Jersey’s largest lake, Lake Hopatcong, and flows southwest for 42 miles before emptying into the Delaware River. At the headwaters in Lake Hopatcong, the community has been battling with harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Lake Hopatcong Foundation By: Holly Odgers - Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, was originally two separate lakes known as Great Pond and Little Pond. The lake was first dammed in the 1750s and was raised two additional times to reach the lake we know today in the 1840s. 

Landing, N.J. (October 14, 2021)— The Lake Hopatcong Foundation was presented with a Preservation Project Award for the Lake Hopatcong Train Station project last night, October 13, at Preservation New Jersey’s 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. The award was one of fifteen presented at the ceremony held at the 1867 Sanctuary in Ewing, New Jersey.  

FishingBooker: The watersheds and coastline of the Garden State have never been more explored as in the last couple of years. This only makes sense, seeing that we’ve all been eager to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible. A lot of novice anglers have been testing their luck and learning new tricks, and fishing has never been more popular.

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation sponsored the 2021 Lake Hopatcong Photo Contest, and the submissions from local photographers was simply amazing. Take a few minutes to check out the excellent work from local residents.

By: Donna Macalle-Holly: The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, in cooperation with Musconetcong Watershed Association, will host a sightseeing cruise on the LHF Floating Classroom followed by a hike along the Morris Canal Towpath to discover the history of Lake Hopatcong and the Morris Canal. 

Lake Hopatcong Foundation: B-SAFE dock numbers are a simple way to help create a safer lake. Dock numbers provide a "lake address" connected to each property's 9-1-1 street address. If an emergency occurs on or near the water, an accurate location can be reported using the nearest dock number as a reference point. 

It still works! The 96-year-old Lake Hopatcong State Park Fountain, where tourists frolicked nearly a century ago and locals continued to splash around until 20 years ago, was turned on briefly this week as restoration planning got underway.

What do you love most about Lake Hopatcong life? As a natural, recreational, and community resource, there are so many things that make Lake Hopatcong special. Here's your chance to share your favorite photo of a spectacular sunset, a heron in flight, that perfect waterskiing shot, or your absolute favorite view of the lake by entering our "Lake Your Best Shot!" 2021 photo contest. 

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  1. Lake Hopatcong Boat Parade – Celebrating Knee Deep Club’s 75th Anniversary
  2. Morris County Historic Funding – Hopatcong State Park Fountain – One Step Closer
  3. Lake Hopatcong Foundation - 50/50 Raffle is back in 2021 - Up to $7,500
  4. HABs Monitoring buoys deployed on Lake Hopatcong
  5. Lake Hopatcong Commission – Updates on HABs – Weed Harvesting – Crescent Cove
  6. Summer cruises on the Floating Classroom are back!
  7. NJ Senate Approves Bill Providing $10 Million to Support Lakes
  8. A simple sign for a safer lake
  9. Lake Hopatcong Commission Meeting – June 14th – Get Updates on Weed Harvesting & HABs
  10. REMINDER: Hot Rod Parade around Lake Hopatcong – Today @ 2:00 PM (2)
  11. Students to premiere digital stories on Lake Hopatcong HAB for Smithsonian
  12. Lifeguard Positions Available @ Hopatcong State Park - No Experience Required
  13. NJ Bill to provide $10 Million to Support Lakes Advances
  14. Go Jump in a New Jersey Lake…
  15. LHC Meeting [04-12-21]: Weed Harvesting Unresolved – Success of Cresent Cove - DEP Ignores Water Level Advice
  16. Lake Hopatcong Foundation welcomes Kyle Richter as new executive director
  17. Balancing Water Levels with Ice Build-up on Lake Hopatcong
  18. LHF: Help us with a little Spring Cleaning
  19. Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Takes on Additional Challenge - Delaware River Watershed
  20. Boating Safety Course & Exam - 03/07/2021
  21. Knee Deep Club February Ice Fishing Contest - February 21, 2021
  22. REMINDER: Rain Garden Workshop - March 3rd - Sign-up Now!
  23. REMINDER: Rain Garden Workshop - March 3rd - Sign-up Now!
  24. Boating Safety Course -and/or- Exam Only: 02/20/2021 - Shore Hills Country Club
  25. Balancing Waterfront Protection with Safe Winter Recreation on Lake Hopatcong
  26. Good News - Lake Hopatcong Block Party – Date Set for 2021
  27. Hopatcong Regional Favorite – Leap in the Lake – Postponed to April 2021
  28. Lake Hopatcong Experts included on New Jersey HAB Expert Team
  29. Local Students Collaborate with Lake Hopatcong Foundation on Digital Stories for Smithsonian
  30. Lake Hopatcong Commission – Budgets Set for 2021/22 - Major Dates for your Calendar & More
  31. Steps you may have missed when winterizing your boat
  32. LHF continues to advocate for funding for New Jersey lakes
  33. LHF: Twenty reasons we’re proud of 2020
  34. Lake Hopatcong Commission [12/07/2020] – New Harvesting Vendor in 2021 & More
  35. Lake Hopatcong Commission: Approached with $10M Proposal to Accelerate Projects
  36. Lake Hopatcong Commission – Proposes Changes in Drawdowns on Lake Hopatcong
  37. Hopatcong Crescent Cove – Testing Proves Major Improvements using Aeration for HAB Reduction
  38. LHF: What you Need to Know - Ice retardant systems: options, safety, and regulations
  39. Giving Tuesday – Finishing Restoration of the Historic Lake Hopatcong Station Building
  40. LHF: ‘Thirst for Knowledge Webinar’ - Controlling HABs at Lake Hopatcong
  41. Lake Hopatcong Commission – Accident Investigation - Harvesting for 2021 - Block Party Moved to Fall 2021
  42. The Musconetcong becomes newest designated National Recreational Trail
  43. Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Pays tribute to one of our first volunteers
  44. Tips and Tricks for Lake Hopatcong Trail Running
  45. Crescent Cove – Key HAB Areas Downgraded from Adversary to Watch Condition.
  46. Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum – Now Open by Appointment
  47. Lake Hopatcong - Upcoming annual drawdown - Starts November 1st
  48. Lake Hopatcong Commission - Ice Retardants – Pose Dangers to Winter Activities:
  49. Lake Commission Meeting – Mayor Francis “We can’t just Keep Doing the Same Thing”
  50. Lake Commission Meeting – Improvement to Lee's County Park Marina Starting 2021
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