Since our first community cleanup of the property back in November 2014, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and our supporters have dreamed of completing the restoration of the historic Lake Hopatcong Station building. With your help this Giving Tuesday, restoration can be completed!
Lake Information
LHF: ‘Thirst for Knowledge Webinar’ - Controlling HABs at Lake Hopatcong
LHF: By: Donna Macalle-Holly - Please join us on Thursday, December 10, at 12:30 pm for the eighth and final presentation this year in our “Thirst for Knowledge” lunch-and-learn webinar series, "Controlling HABs at Lake Hopatcong” hosted by Dr. Fred Lubnow, Limnologist and Director of Aquatic Resources at Princeton Hydro.
Lake Hopatcong Commission – Accident Investigation - Harvesting for 2021 - Block Party Moved to Fall 2021
The following is the standard monthly meeting of the Lake Hopatcong Commission (LHC) meeting that was held by Zoom technology on November 9, 2020.
The Musconetcong becomes newest designated National Recreational Trail
The Secretary of the Interior designates the Musconetcong Watershed National Water Trail to safely increase public access to outdoor recreational opportunities
Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Pays tribute to one of our first volunteers
By: Marty Kane | LHF: George Damerel was one of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation's first volunteers when he spearheaded the effort to introduce a Lake Hopatcong app back in 2012.
Tips and Tricks for Lake Hopatcong Trail Running
The Lake Hopatcong region has miles of trails that have been created for both the hiker, and the runner. In the following article Joe Dylan shares best practices for when running the trails.
Crescent Cove – Key HAB Areas Downgraded from Adversary to Watch Condition.
The Lake Hopatcong Commission who is watching testing completed by NJDEP on September 22nd confirmed the advisory level of the harmful algal bloom in Crescent Cove has been reduced from the DEP ADVISORY level to the WATCH level.
Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum – Now Open by Appointment
The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum has received permission from the state to open the museum, by appointment only. A maximum of six visitors will be allowed at any time, and masks are required. If you would like to reserve a time to visit, please call us at 973.398.2616 or email lhhistory@att.net.
Lake Hopatcong - Upcoming annual drawdown - Starts November 1st
The Lake Hopatcong Commission provided an update regarding the annual drawdown on Lake Hopatcong for this year, the Drawdown is expected to start on or about November 1st, 2020 depending on the lake level the water will be brought down 22" from its normal 9-foot ideal level.
Lake Hopatcong Commission - Ice Retardants – Pose Dangers to Winter Activities:
The Lake Hopatcong Commission held its standard monthly meeting on 10-13-2020 and included an update on the ongoing Ice retardant project for methods and technologies used. They are still working on modifying Hopatcong’s Ordinance as guidance for the other towns.
Lake Commission Meeting – Mayor Francis “We can’t just Keep Doing the Same Thing”
During the public session of the Lake Commission Meeting on October 13, 2020, the Mayor of the Borough of Hopatcong Michael Francis addressed the commission primarily as an update on the Status of Crescent Cove and several other subjects.
Lake Commission Meeting – Improvement to Lee's County Park Marina Starting 2021
During the Lake Hopatcong Commission Meeting that was held on October 13, 2020 by Zoom Technology. The Morris County Park Commission provided the three projects that are underway.