A Special Meeting of the Lake Hopatcong Commission will be held on Monday April 27, 2020 at 6:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt Resolution 20-10 to obtain a grant for the evaluation of innovative measures to prevent, mitigate and/or control HABs in Lake Hopatcong. The meeting will …
The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Hopatcong Commission scheduled for April 13th has been cancelled. The LHC plans to meet virtually on May 11th and will provide additional details on how to attend as the date approaches. If you have any questions for us please feel free to reach …
On July 3, 2019 the NJDEP issued an update on their advisory for Lake Hopatcong The Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisory for Lake Hopatcong remains in effect. DEP sampling indicates that cell counts for cyanobacteria causing the bloom remain above the New Jersey Health Advisory Guidance levels. Consequently, the DEP …
*** Update *** June 25, 2019 **** Update **** The NJDEP has issued the following advisory regarding harmful algal blooms in Lake Hopatcong. “A previous notification was sent detailing the results of a confirmed harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Byram Bay at Pebble Beach and Sand Harbor Beach. Since the …
Updated June 25, 2019 In their June 20, 2019 report, NJDEP incorrectly named Byram Beach as having a confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom. Samples were actually collected at Pebble Beach and Sand Harbor Beach, resulting in the closure of these beaches. An updated report has been issued by NJDEP, which reflects …
Five years ago, during the first lake-wide cleanup, approximately 23,000 pounds of debris was pulled from along the 50-mile shoreline. This year, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation partnered with the Lake Hopatcong Commission to organize the second lake-wide cleanup in during the 60-inch drawdown. According to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation tally, …
On July 24, 2018, Princeton Hydro conducted the first of two cyanobacteria/cyanotoxin sampling events on Lake Hopatcong. Cyanotoxins are a family of compounds produced by blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) that can have negative impacts on the health of humans, pets and livestock. Blue-green algae tend to increase in magnitude …
Training for the harvester operators began on May 14th and will continue for the next couple of weeks. Full Schedule *Phase 1: May 14 – June 15 (5 weeks) 1 large harvester and 1 small harvester will be docked at Hopatcong State Park for training of staff. Training will include …
Legislation has been signed by Governor Christie creating the Lake Hopatcong Fund. The legislation dedicates $500,000 annually for the protection, preservation, restoration, maintenance, management and enhancement of New Jersey’s largest state-run lake. The funds will come from license fees required to operate power boats on nontidal waters.
