Appropriates money from Trenton Capital City Aid to Lake Hopatcong Commission for mitigation and prevention of harmful algal blooms.

Bill A2668 allocates $4 million annually from Trenton Capital City Aid to the Lake Hopatcong Commission to treat and prevent harmful algal blooms in Lake Hopatcong. The funding supports developing pollution controls with surrounding municipalities, promoting sustainable land use practices with businesses and residents, and coordinating with state/federal agencies on watershed management. This ongoing appropriation, beginning in fiscal year 2022, addresses recurring water quality issues that caused health advisories in 2019 due to nutrient runoff. The commission will use these funds for both immediate bloom treatment and long-term prevention strategies.