Save Lake Topanemus!

               We have an environmental duty. Lake Topanemus Freehold NJ and the surrounding watershed must be preserved for future generations. 

For over 35 years, Lake Topanemus has been considered eutrophic by the NJDEP and other sources.

In short, this means that the lake is oversaturated with nutrients and will slowly turn the lake into a swamp. 

Root causes are phosphorous, nitrogen and other man made chemicals up stream; namely a cocktail of chemical lawn fertilizers and pesticides. Algae bloom has natural seasonal cycles. Oxygen and temperature play a role; in the summer, green stuff grows. Numerous subject matter experts have studied and analyzed this over the years; all data points to man made recurrent bloom.

The method, used in the past, dumped three different herbicides into the lake.; ten different times. Aquatic Pesticde has risk to the eco system. 

Aquatic pesticides have an effect on the wildlife throughout the entire food chain. Additionally, these chemicals don't attack the root of the problem. Aquatic Pesticide mask root causes of internal sediment and influent load.

We support comprehensive natural mitigation techniques, through sustained management.

There are numerous natural mitigation techniques that will be more effective than chemicals. 

 Through sustained management plan and methods such as storm water mangement, dredging, education, weed harvesting, aeration, influent controls, and the addition of NJDEP approved carp, we can make a difference. 

Save the Lake through natural means. This issue plays out globally everyday!

The people have a duty; we will preserve Lake Topanemus and its surrounding watershed for future generations. The lake isn't just home to its various inhabitants, it's the home of the hearts and souls of many.

Please sign today and make a difference.  Thank you.