Through education and collaboration, the NLRA facilitates programs for the long-term protection of the Newfound Lake Region. We have a 36-year history of outreach and public service that includes:
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- Water Monitoring:
- Lake Hosts - Provide courtesy inspections and outreach to prevent invasive plant species (e.g., milfoil) from entering the lake. Our volunteers made one milfoil “save” in 2007 and six in 2006.
- Weed Watchers - Monitor native and non-native plant species to track near-shore lake health.
- Lake Monitors – In partnership with the University of New Hampshire, 2009 1s our 24th consecutive year of deep lake water quality monitoring.
- Tributary Monitors – Six teams of NLRA volunteers have monitored 24 stream locations in 19 tributaries for 18 months with UNH guidance;
- Education. Scientific on-site training of local students, campers and the general public using skilled teachers and the NLRA pontoon boat. Classroom and field instruction by NLRA staff;
- Public Events. The Naturally Newfound Fair, the Hebron Fair, Bridgewater Old Home Day, the Newfound Rendezvous, the August BBQ and Blues Auction, The Newfound Marathon, informal social gatherings and various other events increase our educational reach and recognition as the leader on lake, water resource and wildlife habitat and watershed issues;
- Public Meetings and Networking. Presentations covered topics such as land conservation, lake level management, timber harvesting and gravel mining, and local wildlife and habitat. We continue to work with town boards, nonprofits and other like-minded organizations to develop strategic partnerships; and
- Communications. Inform our members and the general public of upcoming events and opportunities through our newsletter, web site and mailings, and regional media.
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