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January 10, 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
Jan. 29, 10:45-11:45am
Minot-Sleeper Library
35 Pleasant St Bristol, NH
Meet our new Membership Manager, Audrey West , as she leads a special Nature Storytime and craft. We will be exploring the hidden world beneath the snow in “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner. Discover how animals spend the winter, and then create your own secret animal kingdom!
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!
All About Ice
Ice sailing on Newfound Lake, NEIYA
A frozen lake is a ready-made playground. From snowshoeing and pond hockey to ice fishing and snowmobiling, there’s a myriad of ways to enjoy the lake in the winter. For the daredevil types, you can even join the sport of ice sailing !
Whatever the activity, make sure you are familiar with Ice Safety and remember ice is NEVER 100% safe.
Newfound Ice Report
Ice continues to spread across the lake, the broads are still open water.

Last year the lake's ice cover was 100% by January 2nd.
We aren’t the only species busy with winter activities!
Many amphibians and reptiles spend the winter in the mud at the bottom of the lake, making use of their superpower ability to absorb oxygen through their skin. Others burrow into leaf litter on the shoreline and alter their body chemistry to produce their own natural antifreeze. 
Snapping Turtle on Ice, Mon@rch's Nature Blog
Members of the catfish family forego the antifreeze altogether and freeze completely solid during the winter! But not everybody slows down. Cold water fish species, such as trout and salmon, and even some turtles remain active. Take a look under the ice and you may see a snapping turtle swimming by! 
Even the lake itself has some unusual characteristics when covered with ice.  Have you ever heard it sing? Check out the video below!
Other Events Around the Watershed
Jan. 16, 6:30-8pm
Minot-Sleeper Library
35 Pleasant St Bristol, NH

Jan. 18, All Day
All of New Hampshire!

Jan. 19, 2-5pm
Slim Baker Foundation
301 New Chester Mountain Road Bristol, NH

Jan. 24, 7pm
Newfound Regional High School
150 Newfound Road Bristol, NH

Feb. 1, 9am-1pm
Blazing Star Grange Hall
15 N Road Danbury, NH
Protect Newfound!
Protect what you love about Newfound by contributing to NLRA.

I t’s easy to love Newfound—it’s a special place! And we want to keep it that way. Everything we do is to protect the lake, land, and lifestyle you love. From educational programs for kids (and adults!) to water quality monitoring and land conservation, we are looking forward to another great year. Many of you have already shown your commitment to Newfound with an end of year donation, and we are deeply grateful. Haven’t made your donation yet?
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