As multiple projects and plans are underway on Lake Hopatcong to protect against a resurgence of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs), we learned recently the first of the tests are underway this week on May 19, 2020. Eleven sites will be tested by Princeton Hydro on behalf of the Lake Hopatcong Commission.
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Lake Hopatcong Foundation - Native Plant Sale – Online with Curbside Pickup
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation will be holding their annual Native Plant Sale online this year with curbside pickup of the plants.
Lake Hopatcong Commission: Budget Worries – 2020 Weed Harvesting in Doubt – HABs Update
The Lake Hopatcong Commission conducted its standard meeting on May 11, 2020, with the majority of the meeting following into the following areas of major highlight.
LHF: Simple ways you can help protect Lake Hopatcong
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation believes now is s good time to review the Hopatcong Lake-Friendly Living Guide (23 pages) if you have not already checked out this free guide.
Little blue signs make a safer Lake Hopatcong
Lake Hopatcong, N.J. (April 29, 2020) – A boat ride along the shores of Lake Hopatcong is likely to reveal a number of little blue signs attached to docks, boathouses, and even shoreline trees.
Safety Tips: Enjoy Your Access to Lake Hopatcong Boating and Fresh Air
When one of the forefronts of Boating Marinas in our area, which has won countless awards, provides tips for our residents, our news team feels that the information needs to be passed on for everyone’s benefit.
Earth Day Celebration – What is being done for Lake Hopatcong?
As our current attention is pulled away for many different reasons, it is important to remember today is Earth Day, the day we celebrate the ball of rock and water that provides our very existence within the universe.
Earth Day 50th Anniversary - Rutgers Home Educational Webinar Series
The Lake Hopatcong Commission would like to make residents aware that in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Rutgers Cooperative Extension announced its webinar series “Earth Day at Home.”
Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Provides Key Schedule updates due to COVID-19
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation that provides key educational and recreational activities within our region just posted important updates to the schedule of upcoming events.
New Jersey Closes all State Parks – Boating on Lake Hopatcong Still Allowed
TRENTON – To limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure social distancing, DEP will close all state parks and forests effective at 8:00 p.m. today, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today. State parks and forests will remain closed until further notice as required by Executive Order 118, signed today by Governor Phil Murphy.
BLASTS TODAY - Weldon Quarry – 03/23/2020 at 10:40 AM
Hopatcong Lake Regional News has been notified by representatives from the Quarry that they will blast today at about 10:40 AM.
Lake Hopatcong Refilling – Ready for Spring/Summer Action
While our attention was somewhat diverted, Lake Hopatcong has quietly been doing its job refilling so when we are ready, Spring and Summer activities can take place on a full lake.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Postpones Events including Block Party
The following message from Jessica K. Murphy the President of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) came out today that surprisingly postpones multiple events including the Block Party set for May.