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A spiny water flea balanced on a fingertip.

Invasive Species Update

Posted 9/19/25

The invasive spiny water flea was discovered in Newfound Lake this week. NLRA has monitoring in place to determine the impact.

Leaf litter sits on a lawn feeding the soil, sheltering insects and supporting the springtime return of birds and pollinators.

Leave the Leaves: Why Doing Less This Fall Helps Your Lawn, Wildlife, and Waterways

By Isabella Giancola, Conservation Program Coordinator

Posted 9/11/25

Every autumn, we clear leaves from our yards without thinking twice, but those fallen leaves are more than just seasonal clutter. Read more to learn how leaf litter helps soil, wildlife, and water quality, and how to manage your fall clean-up more…

NLRA is Back to School

Posted 9/5/25

From leading field trips to visiting after school programs, we’re helping young learners explore local ecosystems and understand how their actions impact the health of our environment. Protecting the Newfound Watershed starts with education and…

Lake Host performs at boat inspection at Wellington State Park.

Lake Hosts Make a Big Splash in Protecting Newfound Lake

Posted 9/5/25

Every inspection counts when it comes to preventing invasive aquatic species like variable milfoil, zebra mussels, and spiny water flea from entering our waters. This season, our dedicated team of Lake Hosts rose to the challenge.

Members of Sleepy Hollow Village Association install stormwater practices to protect Newfound Lake.

From Runoff to Results: Volunteers Take Stormwater by Storm

By Heidi Jeffrey

Posted 8/22/25

Sleepy Hollow Village Association does their part to protect Newfound from stormwater runoff. Plus: A call for Volunteers, Upcoming Events, and more. Read Now

Volunteers of the Weed Stampede strike a pose before entering the water.

Saddle Up for the Weed Stampede!

Posted 8/8/25

Saddle up for the Weed Stampede and help keep aquatic invasive species out of Newfound Lake. Plus: The Grey Rocks Conservation Center is Now Open, Upcoming Events, and more. Read Now.

Pete DeBassio Memorial Update April 25, 2025

Posted 4/25/25

Dear Supporters, I'm reaching out with incredible gratitude to announce that over $30,000 has been raised for the Newfound Lake Region Association in memory of Pete DeBassio. The outpouring of donations speaks to Pete's influence in life, and we are…

Pete DeBassio Memorial Update March 25, 2025

Posted 3/25/25

Dear Supporters, The Newfound Lake Region Association has seen overwhelming support in memory of Pete DeBassio. To date, over $19,000 has been raised by this effort, speaking to the incredible impact Pete had on those who knew him. Through these…

An Update from Executive Director Rebecca Hanson

Posted 12/22/23

Dear Newfounder, Our neighbors throughout the Newfound Watershed are still recovering from the devastation of Monday’s rain. Drivers navigate washed out roads, and piles of debris left by flooding mar the landscape. Streams and rivers swelled with…


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NLRA’s biannual publication, highlighting stories from the watershed and insights into current conservation efforts.