After a very successful year for Lake Hopatcong that stayed at almost full-pool throughout the summer, we are set to enter the 22” drawdown this December.
Lake Hopatcong Draw-Down set to start December 2017
Lake Information
Help Name the Lake Hopatcong Floating Classroom!
Donate to the LHF during the #GivingTuesday campaign before December 31, and you can help name the boat and even join a special wine and cheese voyage on the new vessel.
Vandalism on Trail Highlights Need for Trail Maintenance Volunteers
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation has received lots of great feedback from community members who have been hiking and enjoying the new Lake Hopatcong Trail. The first leg of the planned 40-mile trail stretches approximately 9 miles through the Borough of Hopatcong and was officially opened in September.
Great News: ‘Lake Hopatcong $500,000 Fund’ Passes NJ Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senate Republicans Anthony Bucco, Steven Oroho and Joe Pennacchio to establish the “Lake Hopatcong Fund” has passed the Senate Environment Committee. The bill still has a way to go to get through the legislative approval process, but this is excellent news.
Volunteers Needed for Ongoing Trail Maintenance
The first phase of the Lake Hopatcong Trail has been built and blazed and is now open for hikers to enjoy!
LHF: A Special #GivingTuesday Opportunity for Lake Hopatcong
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) is, once again, joining the Giving Tuesday campaign, a worldwide day of giving that encourages philanthropy and celebrates generosity. If we reach $5,000 this year it will be matched by a anonymous donor.
Old-Fashioned Beefsteak Dinner to Benefit the Lake Hopatcong Train Station Restoration
Rerestoration of the historical Lake Hopatcong train station in Landing remains on track, a beefsteak dinner, with a rich history of its own, will be held to support the project.
Great News – Lake Hopatcong Floating Classroom Due Spring 2018!
Rewinding back to April 2017 we asked our over 30,000 readers to vote daily to help the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) win a $50,000 grant from the USA Today Network. You delivered the votes and as a result of your efforts Lake Hopatcong will have a floating classroom starting in the spring of 2018.
How to Save on Heating Oil for Your Home
The Hopatcong Lake Regional team is conducting a survey with local Oil companies across our region to provide you a matrix of prices and benefits. Until we complete that article, here are some tips on heating your home with oil, without going broke.
2017 Lake Hopatcong Water Quality Monitoring
On Monday, November 13th, Dr. Fred Lubnow of Princeton Hydro will present the 2017 Lake Hopatcong water quality monitoring results at the Lake Hopatcong Commission meeting. The open public meeting begins at 7pm at the Mount Arlington Civic Center, 7 Fern Road.
Halloween Fun for the Family
As we start into the month of October, you may be wondering where you can take the family for some halloween fun. We have reviewed six of the local farms (by Web & Phone) to help you with the decision-making process.
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation needs Your Votes Again!
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation has received an incredible amount of support from our amazing lake community with voting campaigns for grant money. So we’re giving this Storymakers 2017 grant from TechSoup a go and we need your help!
Last Chance to Register for 5th Annual Lake Loop
It’s the final countdown…. Weather is going to be gorgeous for this Sunday’s 5th Annual Lake Hopatcong Foundation Lake Loop. You have until midnight on Friday, September 22 to register for $45. If you wait till Sunday, the registration fee is $65.