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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.

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 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.

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

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…

Watershed Steward Journal: Hannah Fleisher
Posted 10/17/24

Watershed Steward Journal: Shannon McCord
Posted 10/17/24

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…










