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NJDEP Makes $6 Million in Grants Available for Harmful Algal Bloom Management
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking applications for $6 million in grants for projects related to lakes and harmful algal bloom (HAB) management, including treatment and prevention demonstration projects as well as water quality restoration through prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution (NPS). This is being done via two (2) Request for Proposals (RFP).
Lake Hopatcong Commission Meeting [12/09/2019] – Full Highlights & Video Coverage
The Lake Hopatcong Commission held its monthly meeting on December 9, 2019, at the Lake Hopatcong Train Station. The following provides the highlights of the meeting and full video coverage.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation - Introduces new Children’s Book - “Lake Hopatcong Speaks Out”
Since 2015, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation education team of staff and volunteers have been holding spring field trips for local students to learn about the lake and how to keep it healthy. In line with these lessons, volunteers Dorothy Sabarese and Pat Mueller began working on a children’s book, geared toward 4th and 5th graders (the same age as the students on our field trips).
Model railroad exhibit at the Lake Hopatcong Station
High Point N-Trak, representing The Sussex County Railroad Club, will be presenting a model railroad exhibit in December at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Environmental & Cultural Center, 125 Landing Road, Landing, NJ.
Part #2: What goes BOOM & Why - Explosions in the Lake Hopatcong Area
This second article focuses on the Picatinny Arsenal as a source of explosions that are heard and felt by residents near the Lake Hopatcong area.
Giant invasive mussels eradicated from NJ ponds
(AP) — Most Americans know mussels as thumb-sized shellfish that occasionally adorn restaurant dinner plates.
Lake Hopatcong Winter Drawdown – 50% Complete
Lake Hopatcong is halfway through its winter drawdown, with the Gauge at the dam measuring 8.07 feet as of 11/30/2019.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation - Giving Tuesday 2019 to support efforts in 2020
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation will, once again, join the global giving movement, #GivingTuesday in 2019.
Great News – The Lake Hopatcong Block Party is back in 2020 for the Seventh Year!
This year under favorable skies more than 4,000 people attended one of the biggest events around that lake, and 2020 will prove even better for this “cannot miss event.”
Five Holiday Gift Ideas for the Boater in Your Life
From canvas boat totes to Lake Hopatcong history gifts, Bridge Marina offers five nautical-themed gift ideas
Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Seeking Input on Lake-Friendly Certification Program
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) is seeking lake residents’ input on the possible development of a Lake-Friendly Certification Program.
More than $13 Million in Funding and New Initiatives to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
Governor Phil Murphy and officials from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced more than $13 million in funding to local communities and a new initiative to reduce and prevent future harmful algal blooms in New Jersey.