WEED WATCHER TOOLKIT

Resources for Weed Watching

JOIN A GROWING COMMUNITY OF NEWFOUND WEED WATCHERS

Keeping a watch for invasive aquatic plants has been a part of the NLRA going back many years, thanks in large part to a small group of dedicated volunteers.

While several areas of Newfound are closely watched, most of the shoreline remains unmonitored. With additional volunteers, we can cover more of the shoreline and nip the growth of invasive species colonies in the bud. Weed watching usually takes place once a month from late May through August. Weed Watching is a great way to better understand the ecosystem of your favorite part of Newfound Lake and adds an interesting layer to any trip out on the water. Weed watching can be the whole purpose for a day on the water or can be done casually to fit into a busy schedule. Learning what to look for is key.

Variable milfoil

Myriophyllum heterophyllum (Michx)

Water chestnut

Trapa natans

Fanwort

Cabomba caroliniana

Hydrilla

Hydrilla verticillata

REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR IN-PERSON TRAININGS TODAY!

Click here to register for one of our scheduled training events

Can’t make it one of our scheduled training but have a group of potential Weed Watchers? We will come to you and train your friends, family, or neighbors on what to look for right of your dock! This is a great way to get school groups, camps, and HOA’s involved in protecting Newfound Lake.

Contact: Paul@NewfoundLake.org for more information and to arrange a visit

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR WEED WATCHERS

Seasoned weed watchers and folks just getting started will all benefit from checking out our online library of Weed Watching resources.

Statewide Resources

How to Conduct a Weed Watching Survey

Guides, Identification and Factsheets

Printable Quick ID Sheets

Fact Sheets

Other (non-invasive) things be looking for:

Bryozoans: A gelatinous freshwater relative of coral that predates the dinosaurs by 270 million years!

Freshwater Jellyfish: That’s right, they do exist! Be on the lookout for these rare quarter-sized non-stinging (to humans) jellies.

Bladderwort Video: Bladderwort is a native carnivorous plant that is often misidentified as Milfoil. Check out this video to see how it feeds.

RESOURCES FOR TRAINED WEED WATCHERS

Everything you need to conduct a survey in one convenient location!

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TECHNICAL RESOURCES AND OPPERTUNITIES

Register for the Weed Stampede August 26 & 27, 8-11am

Paddle with a purpose and join the first-ever, volunteer driven, complete shoreline survey of Newfound Lake for invasive aquatic plants! Participants must attend one of our three Weed Watcher trainings prior to this event to learn to identify aquatic plants.