FUND THE MISSION!

For this year's gala and auction, we have identified five items critically needed to sustain and expand our environmental education programs. You can support these important programs by funding all or part of these important items!

Help us continue to educate the next generation of environmental stewards!

We need to raise a total of $1,100 for 5 Dissolved Oxygen Meters, or $220 each.

A crucial variable in the health of Lake Hopatcong (and all water bodies) is the amount of dissolved oxygen. With these meters, we can demonstrate to the kids how important it is to monitor this variable and how it impacts our wildlife in the water, from the itty-bitty plankton to the 3 pound bass you catch while fishing.

From humble beginnings in 2012, our educational programs have grown to serve over 2,000 students from 30 schools through our 2024 spring environmental field trips. We also run regular public eco cruises each summer, offering unique opportunities for the public to learn about and explore new Jersey's largest lake. And this fall, we are excited to launch an inaugural high school program, further expanding our educational offerings. To support these initiatives, we need more and new equipment to "keep our boat afloat."

While all money raised through our gala and auction supports our environmental, educational, community, and advocacy programs, Fund The Mission allows donors to address urgent needs directly. Any funds raised in excess of these needs will be applied where they are needed most.