Our Initiatives
The Foundation is focused on several areas in its early years of operation. The following reflects our aspirations and outlines our vision and our priorities for projects and for attracting volunteer support and contributions from LMCC members, private individuals, foundations, businesses and others interested in lake and watershed ecology.
It is based on our organizing materials and was endorsed unanimously by the Foundation Board at our August meeting.The IRS has determined that contributions to the Foundation are deductible forFederal tax purposes and that we are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, transfers and other gifts. The Foundation is independent but works closely with theLake Mohawk Country Club and other interested organizations
Lake Water Quality
The sustainability of a lake community is critically influenced by the health of its lakes and ponds. Superior water quality doesn’t just happen. Lakes and ponds, left to their own devices without intervention, are in a constant state of“eutrophication,” — continually in the process of trying to die.
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Environmental Education
Community outreach and lake environmental education are crucial to the preservation, protection, and sustainability of a lake community.
A strong focus is placed on how to involve and motivate local community members through volunteer programs and the exploration and utilization of donation request opportunities.
Scientific Studies
The Foundation will identify and seek funding for enhanced treatment processes and systems to support lake water quality planning and achievement of water quality value opportunities for lake communities.
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Aquifer Protection and Sustainability
Protection of fresh water supplies to lake communities is essential for the preservation and growth of a lake community, to maintain an acceptable “quality of health and life” standard, and to protect the physical and financial assets of a community.
Land and Energy Conservation
Land Conservation has been a fundamental driver for environmental protection for many years at Lake Mohawk. We invest and support programs related to the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural resources, including lake water quality, storm water drainage, septic system management, potable water supply, and programs related to forested areas, such as the protection of current landscapes including along stream banks and storm water flow channels, soils, and fish / wildlife communities.
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Collaboration & Sharing of Information
Scientific Organizations, Lake Mohawk Reservation, Lake Associations, Governmental Entities, Wallkill River Watershed Communities, and other Local Communities. Cooperative technical programs, studies, and information sharing are essential in achieving the mission of the Lake Mohawk Preservation Foundation.
Cultural and Social Benefits
Community and cultural benefits including education, recognizing and celebrating successes, and preservation of historical lake structures are among other purposes stated in the Foundation’s formation papers.
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Lake Initiative Resources
Rain Garden 2023
A Rain Garden is nature’s water filter. Rain gardens are shallow landscaped depressions that capture, clean, and absorb storm runoff from roofs, parking lots, and roads. Rain gardens capture water from an impervious surface, allowing water to filter slowly into the...
How does runoff impact water quality?
During rainfall, the water that hits the earth does not stay there. It will run off wherever it hits, running downhill into our waterways. Rain is essential to replenish the groundwater and fill the rivers and lakes. Still, it also leads to erosion and frequently...
Restore the Lake Mohawk Gatehouses
By Holly Fiorella, Chairperson Lake Mohawk Historic Committee White Deer Plaza was added to the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places in 1988 because of its unique architecture which led to the development of the style “Lake Mohawk Tudor.”...
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