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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.

Swimming and Water Contact Advisory Remains in Effect — IMPORTANT: Boating Allowed–Restaurants Open

Lake Hopatcong Houndation - By Jess Murphy: As the advisory against swimming and some watersports on Lake Hopatcong continues, it’s easy to feel helpless in the face of such an unprecedented environmental crisis.

This is the third article in the series on the July 8, 2019, the Lake Hopatcong Commission meeting that was attended by over 300 residents who were seeking answers regarding the Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs).

This is the second of our three-part coverage of the Lake Hopatcong Commission Meeting on Harmful Algae Blooms. In this article, we have a brief summary and full video coverage of the presentations that were made during the meeting.

On July 8, 2019, the Lake Hopatcong Commission formulated a meeting to help educate the public and to answer all questions on the status of Lake Hopatcong and the Blue-Green Algae problem.

The state Department of Environmental Protection’s swimming and bodily contact advisory remains in effect for Lake Hopatcong due to a Harmful Algal Bloom. However, the state says there is no suggested limitation on more passive boating that does not involve bodily contact with lake water.

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) is hosting the Smithsonian’s Water/Ways exhibition through August 10 at the LHF Environmental and Cultural Center, and the interactive exhibit contains something for any age.

The Lake Hopatcong Commission Meeting on July 8th has been moved to Hopatcong High School to accommodate a large public audience as NJDEP and Princeton Hydro update the public on the Lake Hopatcong Algae Issues.

LHF | By Holly Odgers -   The N.J. Boat Regulation Commission will be holding its July meeting on Lake Hopatcong for the second year in a row.