Lake Information

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019 the NJDEP followed through with testing in more areas to see if sections of the lake could be opened. The widespread testing didn’t deliver the news local residents were looking for, so therefore the minor swimming at your own risk remains in effect.

The Lake Hopatcong Residents participation in the Lake Commision meeting are paying off as "New Measures proposed by Assemblywoman DeCroce will include $4 Million Annually to Lake Hopatcong."

On July 22, 2019, the Lake Hopatcong Commission organized another meeting to go over the history of the Lake, and to discuss Short – Mid – Long-Range plans on the current Harmful Algae Blooms.

On July 22, 2019, during the Lake Hopatcong Commission Special Meeting, the history of the lake was explored as it applied to the Harmful Algae Blooms and other issues.

On July 22, 2019, during the Lake Hopatcong Commission Special Meeting, Fred Lubnow Ph.D. from Princeton Hydro offered Short, Mid and Long Term Solutions based upon their involvement with Lake Hopatcong since the 1980’s.

The following is the Question & Answer section from July 22, 2019, Lake Hopatcong Commission Special Meeting, Commission members spoke first, State Officials section, the Mayor’s third and finally the general public Q&A.

On 07/19/2019 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) posted the latest round of water testing results for Lake Hopatcong.

LHF | By Holly Odgers:We are introducing a series of posts that make up a Lake-Friendly Living Guide to engage the public in action-oriented ways to protect Lake Hopatcong.

A special meeting of the Lake Hopatcong Commission to discuss short-term and long-term strategies to address water quality issues, specifically related to the harmful algal bloom (HAB) on Lake Hopatcong.

As summertime crowds are down around the Lake Hopatcong area due to the swimming ban, the Hopatcong Lake Regional News will be implementing the annual SHOP LOCAL this year starting today.

On 07/17/2019 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) posted the most recent aerial photo (above) of Lake Hopatcong that shows vast improvement in the harmful algae blooms.

By Lake Hopatcong Foundation -We are introducing a series of posts that make up a Lake-Friendly Guide to engage the public in action-oriented ways to protect Lake Hopatcong.