News from Newfound

Manor Estates residents teamed up with NLRA to reduce stormwater pollution, installing 19 dry wells that will keep more than 148,000 gallons of stormwater runoff out of Newfound Lake each year.

NLRA Weed Watchers have surveyed every mile of Newfound Lake’s shoreline and found no aquatic invasive plants. Their work helps catch harmful plants early before they can spread and threaten the health of the lake.

Before moving your boat, kayak, paddleboard, or fishing gear to another waterbody, always Clean, Drain, and Dry.

A careful eye at the boat ramp recently stopped an invasive plant from entering Newfound Lake.

The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) honored Bob Craycraft with its 2026 Founders' Award during the organization's Annual Meeting on June 27, recognizing his nearly four decades of partnership with NLRA and his lasting contributions to water…

By monitoring algae growth along the shoreline, NLRA gains valuable insight into water quality, nutrient levels, and the impacts of stormwater runoff.

Meet the three AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards helping protect Newfound Lake and its watershed this season.

Spring is here and so are the black bears! Be responsible with bear attractants this spring.

Volunteer Blake Robbins is mapping terrestrial invasives to measure their potential impact on the health of the watershed.

What can this seasonal surge of water tell us, and why does it matter?

Mud season has arrived! Help protect Newfound's natural areas by staying on the trail in all conditions.

The lake was fully covered by ice beginning January 3rd, the earliest ice-in date since 2019. Along with recreational opportunities, ice cover plays an important role in keeping Newfound Lake healthy.