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February 7, 2020
Welcome to the Newfound Connection
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! 
Upcoming NLRA Events
Feb. 13, 6:30-8pm
Minot-Sleeper Library
35 Pleasant St Bristol, NH
Executive Director Rebecca Hanson and Program Manager Andrew Veilleux will talk about all the great work happening in the Newfound Watershed as well as water quality trends, invasive species, and watershed planning. Come with your questions for these lake experts!
Fish Tales
Ice-in has been declared on Newfound, and this means ice fishing is finally in full swing. Did you know New Hampshire's record lake trout was caught in Newfound Lake? That was over 60 years ago! Go put your bob house on the ice (or embrace the crisp winter air) and see if you can pull up the next trophy-sized laker . Newfound Lake also made Game and Fish Magazine’s list as the place to catch “monster rainbows”.



Want to give ice fishing a go, but not sure how to start? Check out this article to get the whole family out on the ice, and watch this video for beginning ice anglers:

You can also sign up for the free NH Fish and Game program "Let's Go Fishing" (ages 8 and up), we promise you'll be hooked!
Clean Living Tip
Ice fishing etiquette (and the law!)

  • Take your trash, waste, and supplies when you leave. Litter left on the ice will eventually make its way into the lake in the spring, potentially polluting the lake.

  • Petroleum products from heating, power augers, and ATVs that spill onto the ice are toxic for aquatic species and can even trigger toxic cyanobacteria blooms.

  • If you need to build a fire, do so in a fire-safe container. Ash from fires made on the ice contain high levels of phosphorus which leads to algae growth and reduced water quality of the lake.



Once you've pulled up your prize, indulge in an on-the-ice picnic:



For more great ways to cook your catch try this book, New Hampshire Wild Eats, available at the Innisfree Bookshop .
People have been fishing through the ice for thousands of years, but the future of ice fishing is in jeopardy. Read up on the latest science:
Climate Change Spells Trouble for Anglers

If prized ice fishing lakes don't ever freeze to safe levels, or if they freeze later and thaw earlier, opportunities to drill a hole and drop a line become fewer and farther between.

Read more
www.nationalgeographic.com
Climate Change Could Leave Thousands of Lakes Ice-Free

Lakes that reliably freeze every winter Lakes that no longer freeze every winter Each dot represents one lake. Global warming is melting glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica, but for millions of people...

Read more
www.nytimes.com
And now, take action! Join NLRA and other organizations working to protect the resources of the watershed.
Other Events Around the Watershed
Feb 8, 8am-4pm
AMC Cardigan Mountain Lodge
774 Shem Valley Rd Alexandria, NH

Feb. 13, 5pm and Feb 15, 8am
Multiple Locations

Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Tapply-Thompson Community Center
30 N Main St Bristol, NH

Feb. 14-17
Happening in your own backyard!

Feb. 22, 6am-Feb. 23, 3:30pm
Wellington State Park
614 W Shore Rd Bristol, NH

March 7, 9am-1pm
Blazing Star Grange Hall
15 N Road Danbury, NH
Join the Team as a Newfound Watershed Steward
Serve the Newfound Lake community and NLRA as part of the Lakes Region Conservation Corps, a region-wide AmeriCorps program. Help us accomplish our mission to protect Newfound Lake and its watershed.
  • A great opportunity to gain experience in the conservation field!
  • 22.5 week long program that includes a weekly living and housing allowance as well as an education award upon successful completion.
  • Guard against invasive species, support water quality monitoring, and reduce and prevent stormwater erosion.
  • Work with community partners on exciting projects throughout the watershed.
  • Build upon your skills and strengths while exploring your interests.
Tom Garcia
You can read more about the Lakes Region Conservation Corps experience as written by 2019 Corps member Tom Garcia in The Monitor (page 3) and in this previous email newsletter .
What do you love about Newfound?
Newfound means something special to you. It may be cherished memories at the family cottage, swimming in Newfound's crystal clear waters, the beautiful hiking views, or the vibrant community built by hardworking local businesses and active community members. Make sure the things you love are protected into the future by supporting the Newfound Lake Region Association.

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