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News from Newfound: We're Thinking Summer!

Posted 2/9/24

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  We're planning for another summer protecting our land and water! Join our team as…

News from Newfound: The Ice Edition

Posted 1/26/24

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Data spanning the past 100+ years show lakes across the northern hemisphere are…

News from Newfound: Urgent Updates from the State House

Posted 1/16/24

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  The NH legislative session is in full swing! Read about important upcoming…

News from Newfound: Winter rain brings pollution.

Posted 12/20/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Recent rains brought flooding and washouts and sent a heavy flow of polluted…

News from Newfound: In (and out) of classrooms.

Posted 12/3/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Schools is in session, but we're getting students outside! Plus: volunteer…

News from Newfound: Salt Pollution in the Watershed

Posted 11/20/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  It's salt season. What does that mean for watershed health? Plus: volunteer…

News from Newfound: How towns impact water quality.

Posted 11/5/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Find out how towns impact water quality by joining us at the Newfound Watershed…

News from Newfound: Invasive Alert

Posted 10/8/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  A new invasive aquatic species has entered New Hampshire. Plus: upcoming events,…

News from Newfound: Loon Update

Posted 9/24/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Exciting loon news! Plus: upcoming events, bird migration, and more. READ NOW

News from Newfound: Land Conserved!

Posted 9/10/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  We're celebrating newly conserved land in the watershed. Plus: results of the Weed…

News from Newfound: Watching out for Weeds

Posted 8/24/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Lake Host prevents potential invasive species introduction in Newfound Lake. Plus:…

News from Newfound: What microplastics mean for Newfound.

Posted 8/6/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  What is the effect of microplastics found in the Newfound watershed? Plus:…

News from Newfound: What does a watershed steward do?

Posted 6/19/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  See how Watershed Stewards make a big difference for Newfound. Plus: upcoming…

News from Newfound: What's up with water quality?

Posted 6/5/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Is Newfound really one of the cleanest lakes in the country? Plus: EcoTours and…

News from Newfound: Feed Your Hunger for Conservation

Posted 5/22/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Join us for our upcoming cookout, take a peek at this year's raffle prizes, and…

News from Newfound: Impacts of the Storm

Posted 5/8/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  A trend of rainy weather and some serious downpours have led to flooding and…

News from Newfound: The ice is out!

Posted 4/24/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Ice out has been called! See what other seasonal changes are afoot in the…

News from Newfound: The birds are back!

Posted 4/10/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  It's spring migration! Check out birding opportunities at Grey Rocks Conservation…

News from Newfound: Water Quality is at Your Fingertips

Posted 3/23/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Great news! Data shows Newfound Lake is starting 2023 with excellent water…

News from Newfound: The Story on Salt

Posted 2/20/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Winter salt use can lead to chloride pollution in our waterways. We're rolling out…

News from Newfound: How clean is Newfound Lake?

Posted 2/6/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  How clean is Newfound Lake? Get a sneak peak of our latest findings! Plus:…

News from Newfound: Will there be ice?

Posted 1/23/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Ice cover is an important part of a healthy Newfound Lake ecosystem. Read all…

News from Newfound: The Aftermath of the Storm

Posted 1/9/23

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Read about the effects of Winter Storm Elliott. Plus: upcoming events, how to…

News from Newfound: Toxic Cyanobacteria

Posted 12/19/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Read how toxic cyanobacteria affected lakes across the state this year. Plus:…

News from Newfound: Check out our new store!

Posted 12/5/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Our online store has the perfect gift for the lake lover in your life! Plus:…

News from Newfound: Get the full scoop.

Posted 11/14/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Check out our most recent biannual publication, The Monitor, now available online!…

News from Newfound: Hundreds of Volunteer Hours, Huge Impact!

Posted 10/28/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  With a record number of volunteers and volunteer hours logged in service to the…

News from Newfound: We're hosting a Watershed Workshop!

Posted 10/8/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Read about the upcoming Watershed Workshop. Aimed at local land use boards and…

News from Newfound: Have you seen these in the watershed?

Posted 9/17/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Nature has it's own water quality monitors - here's what you can tell from them!…

News from Newfound: Help Save Monarchs

Posted 9/9/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  NLRA is stepping up for monarchs - you can help! Plus: upcoming events, the latest…

News from Newfound: Nature is for Everyone

Posted 8/24/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  NLRA envisions Grey Rocks Conservation Area as a place where every visitor can…

News from Newfound: Loon Update

Posted 7/25/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  An update on this year's loon activity on Newfound Lake, upcoming events, the…

News from Newfound: Summer Hiking Series

Posted 7/9/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Get the details on our new land conservation hiking series! Plus: more upcoming…

News from Newfound: Fireworks, Freedom, and Newfound Lake

Posted 6/29/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Explore how fireworks impact Newfound Lake. Plus: Upcoming events, an update from…

News from Newfound: See how we're at work in the watershed!

Posted 6/11/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  We have conservationists working throughout the watershed.  See where they are and…

News from Newfound: Newfound's Loons

Posted 5/21/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  An important update on Newfound's loons and our partnership with the Loon…

News from Newfound: Spring brings new addition to NLRA

Posted 5/7/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Spring has brought a new staff member to NLRA!  Plus: volunteer opportunities,…

News from Newfound: BIG NEWS from Bridgewater and Bear Mountain!

Posted 3/29/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  An exciting update on land conservation from NLRA and our partners in the Newfound…

News from Newfound: Seasonal Staff Make a Big Splash

Posted 3/14/22

Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!  Seasonal positions form the backbone of our conservation efforts.  Read about two…