News from Newfound

April 19, 2024

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!

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Annual Report Now Available

Thank you to our members, partners, and volunteers for supporting the work in 2023 to protect the Newfound Watershed.

We are truly grateful!

Protecting Newfound Lake and its Watershed

Through strategic planning, programming, education and outreach, NLRA is ensuring Newfound Lake is clean and clear for generations to come.

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Newfound Science Pub Draws a Crowd!

Shorter Winters and Longer Springs - a Concern for Many Newfounders

Newfound residents packed the Newfound Lake Inn for the first Newfound Science Pub held on April 17th. In a discussion led by UNH Research Assistant Professor Alix Contosta, Ph.D., participants shared their perspectives on warming winters and shifting seasonality.

The Newfound Science Pub is an engaging way to connect with experts in science and conversation - over food and drinks!

Don't miss the next Newfound Science Pub on May 15th where PSU Professors Brigid O'Donnell, Ph.D. and Amy Villamagna, Ph.D. will share their experience "Restoring Streams, Connecting Waterways".

Learn More and Register

Upcoming NLRA Events

Birding at Grey Rocks

April 20, 7:30-9:30am

Grey Rocks Conservation Area

178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH

Join local birder Tom McShane as we look and listen for Newfound’s early spring birds! This program is free and open to all. Registration required.

Nature Station: Amazing Amphibians!

April 23 & 27, 10am-12pm

Grey Rocks Conservation Area

178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH

Join NLRA educators as we explore the amphibians of Grey Rocks Conservation Area. Learn about their super powers, find a vernal pool, and make a craft to take home. This program is free and open to all.

Visit NewfoundLake.org/events

to register and see all upcoming events.

Colby-Sawyer Students Present:

"Microplastics in Fish Populations in New Hampshire"

Hosted by Lake s

Wednesday, April 24th 4-5pm

Center for Lake Studies or via Zoom

Colby-Sawyer College seniors, Grace and May, will present the results of their recent research measuring the amount of microplastics in fish from Lake Sunapee, Newfound Lake and Grafton Pond.

For More Information and to Register

Planning Your Spring Garden?

Choose Native for a Healthier Newfound!

While the allure of colorful blooms and luscious greens may be motivation enough, there’s another compelling reason to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty - the health of Newfound lake. When planning your garden NH LAKES recommends:

Getting familiar with the land - including the amount of sun, type of soil, and the hardiness zone.
Selecting native plant species that are suited to the local climate and soils.
Adding shoreline buffers to prevent erosion, filter runoff, and provide safe habitats.
Keeping it LakeSmart by making your plantings part of a larger lake-friendly living plan.