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! 

The State of the Lake

Tuesday, February 25, 6-7:30pm

Minot-Sleeper Library

35 Pleasant St, Bristol, NH

Join us for the annual State of the Lake presentation, a look at the water quality and health of Newfound Lake. NLRA Conservation Program Manager Paul Pellissier will discuss our latest water quality data, the results of invasive aquatics monitoring, NLRA’s watershed protection initiatives, and our efforts to protect the entire watershed.

Bring your questions and concerns about watershed health. This program is free and open to all.

Can't make it to the in-person event? Join us via Zoom for an encore presentation on Tuesday, March 4th at 4pm. Register to receive Zoom meeting details.

Summer Positions Now Open!

Become a member of our seasonal summer staff and spend your days completing hands-on conservation efforts on the water and in the forests of the Newfound Watershed. 

We're building a new home for conservation, and we can't wait to show you around! Watch our video tour and get a sneak peek of the Grey Rocks Conservation Center.

Our focus is to create a community space that welcomes collaboration and participation in conservation efforts. Watch the video and learn how our new space will assist in NLRA's mission to protect Newfound Lake and its watershed.

The Grey Rocks Conservation Center project is possible because of the enthusiasm and generosity of the Newfound community. Thank you!

Grey Rocks is currently closed to the public. Updates can be found at: NewfoundLake.org/GreyRocks.

Donate to Support the Polar Plunge!

The Newfound Lake Inn is hosting a Polar Plunge at their annual Winterfest event with all proceeds benefiting NLRA. Donate now to support Polar Plunge participants as they raise funds to support NLRA's mission to protect Newfound Lake and take the chilly plunge into Newfound's icy waters!

Newfound Lake Inn Winterfest and Polar Plunge

Saturday, February 22, 11am-3pm

Polar Plunge begins at 12:30pm

1030 Mayhew Turnpike

Bridgewater, NH

More Upcoming NLRA Events

Visit NewfoundLake.org/events 

to register and see all upcoming events.

Winter Salt Awareness Week Wrap-up

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) joined organizations across the nation in recognition of Winter Salt Awareness Week to raise awareness around the negative impacts of winter salt usage and to promote salt reduction solutions. 

A lot of the salt that we apply to parking lots, roads and sidewalks ends up in our freshwater. Salt can be an effective deicer, but more isn’t always better. Salt prematurely ages roads and bridges, and degrades freshwater lakes, streams and drinking water. Just a teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water, and in New Hampshire, 400,000 tons of salt is applied by commercial, municipal, state and private salt applicators every winter.

To help reduce salt pollution and protect Newfound Lake:

• Minimize salt use at home. A single 12-oz mug is enough to cover twenty feet of driveway.
• Hire Green SnowPro certified contractors for your snow removal.
• Stay off the roads during storm events. Let road conditions improve and give road crews time to clear the roads before you venture out.
• Support local policy changes aimed at addressing the salt pollution problem.
• Help spread the word!

To view presentations about salt pollution and reduction solutions from ecologists, public works staff and policymakers from across the country visit: WinterSaltWeek.org.