Lake Hopatcong Fdn

Fostering a vibrant and healthy Lake Hopatcong and its surrounding community.

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Join us TOMORROW for a LIVE demonstration and discussion on how industries across the globe have evolved to incorporate drones, with a specific focus on the environmental field.
📅 Thurs, Nov. 14, 7 pm
📍 125 Landing Road, Landing
📝 Register at https://t.co/LiRSDuFI0P

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🏆 We’re thrilled to share that we, along with Roxbury Township Clean Communities & Recycling, Morris & Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authorities, & Ultra-Poly, have received an Outstanding Achievement in Recycling award from the NJDEP. Read more at https://t.co/m8sbZHNceI

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If you’ve driven past our offices at the historic Lake Hopatcong Station recently, you may have noticed some exciting exterior improvements! Stop by and see the improvements for yourself—we’re excited to share them with you!

Find out more at https://t.co/FL2YAcMEzw

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Skip your fall garden cleanup and create a winter sanctuary! 🍃 Native flowers, grasses, and shrubs offer food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects through the winter. Learn more at https://t.co/5OWK6FtGqs
#NativePlants #WildlifeFriendly #FallGardening

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REMINDER: An alum treatment will be completed on the lake THIS WEEK (October 21-25) weather permitting. This treatment is part of ongoing efforts to reduce harmful algal blooms (HABs) and enhance the lake’s overall health. More at https://t.co/6pAOysLS3G

📸 @SolitudeLake

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🚫🍂 Don't rake or blow leaves into the lake 🍂🚫

Excess leaves in the lake can raise nutrient levels, which can trigger harmful algae blooms or excess aquatic plant growth.

Collect, mulch, or compost leaves. Tips & town-specific leaf disposal info at https://t.co/hyDL2O7xaA

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Did you see that?👀 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No--it’s a drone! Join us on Thurs, Nov 14 with esteemed Kean University lecturer, Joseph Sarnoski, for an informational presentation on the world of drones.
Free program, registration required. Details at https://t.co/LiRSDuGfQn

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A statewide Drought Watch has been issued this week, urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water. Visit https://t.co/lCNJPtXcY7 for water-saving tips. Read more at https://t.co/r6na6W3cHY

#NewJersey #WaterConservation #DroughtWatch

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🐿️ CREATURE FEATURE! This month, we're spotlighting small mammals! 🦫 From muskrats and beavers to chipmunks and the elusive flying squirrel, these critters play crucial roles in our ecosystem. 👉 https://t.co/DpBhhl0HPd
#CreatureFeature #LakeHopatcongWildlife #SqueakSquad

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We're excited to announce, this fall, over 200 high school students joined us to learn about lake and river ecology and water resource protection. More at https://t.co/ifWX06A2xI #EnvironmentalEducation #LakeHopatcong #FutureEnvironmentalLeaders

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An alum treatment will be completed on Lake Hopatcong during the week of October 21, weather permitting. This treatment is part of ongoing efforts to reduce harmful algal blooms and enhance the lake’s overall health. Find out more at https://t.co/6pAOysLS3G 📷 @SolitudeLake

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A BIG thank you 🎉 to all who joined us for Lake Loop! It was just a perfect day of biking 🚴, hiking 🚶‍♂️, and paddling 🛶 around Lake Hopatcong. More photos and thank yous coming. Meanwhile, check out the first batch of photos @ https://t.co/hzZ613zWgI! #LakeLoop2024 #ThankYou

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Have you seen foam on the lake❓ Is it harmful or harmless❓🕵 Visit https://t.co/fHtsmXwqzA to learn more from @PrincetonHydro's Fred Lubnow!

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Come visit us at @EarthShareNJ 's Earth Care Day! This FREE festival will be filled w/ activities & nature demonstrations. From crafts & games to forest explorations & a costume parade, there is fun for the whole family on Oct 13 @ Cheesequake State Park. https://t.co/PKdKOVrVSb

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🐝Blooming in our native gardens this week... New England aster and blue wood aster! We invite you to visit our native plant gardens at 125 Landing Road, Landing, NJ, to see these buzzworthy blooms firsthand. https://t.co/UDjGkTJiQT
#BuzzworthyBlooms #GoNative #NativePlants

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We're excited to welcome Mia Shaw to the LHF team as our newest intern! Mia earned her bachelor’s degree in social science from Ramapo College in 2023 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work, also at Ramapo. 📣👏 #TeamLHF #WelcomeMia https://t.co/N1433Vy7Bj

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We are grateful to call so many local businesses and individuals Lake Loop 2024 sponsors! Sponsorships help us bring a day of biking, hiking, or paddling to our community on Sun, Oct 6, and support our efforts to protect and improve NJ’s largest lake. https://t.co/5KV1qfRFPb

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@CongressmanKean hosted his 2nd annual Seniors of Distinction event. Among the 29 honorees were our board chair, Marty Kane, along with Lake Hopatcong area residents Ida Brown, Donna Moser, Robert Rossi, and David Gardener. Cheers to the honorees! More at https://t.co/guZeOo5UXq

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Our summer cruise season has come to a close, and we’re so grateful for all who joined us aboard the Floating Classroom! 📚🛥️ From exploring lake science to sharing our lake's rich history, each cruise was a fun, hands-on learning experience. More at https://t.co/SMVYTwalPo

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THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our volunteer appreciation open house! And to ALL of our volunteers, a heartfelt thank you for everything you do! In 2023, an impressive 657 volunteers contributed a remarkable 5,388.5 hours of time👏👏👏 #ThankYou https://t.co/PpkU1QVF0s