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gardening tools lie in a pile of leaves

Fall Tips for a Lake-Friendly Property

Posted 10/2/26

Use your fall property chores to reduce runoff and erosion, protect water quality, and set your property up for a healthier spring.

Staff and volunteers search the mouth of the Cockermouth River for dragonfly nymphs.

Measuring Mercury with Dragonfly Nymphs

Posted 9/30/26

NLRA is partnering with the Merrimack Dragonfly Mercury Project to examine mercury levels in the Newfound Watershed, adding another layer to our long-term water quality monitoring initiatives.

AmeriCorps Steward completes a stormwater apron at a local homeowners association.

Stopping Pollution One Project at a Time

Posted 9/4/26

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.

Newfound Lake Remains Free of Aquatic Invasive Plants

Posted 8/28/26

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.

A diagram showing all the places that should be clean, dried and drained to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

Posted 8/11/26

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

Lake Host Stops Invasive from Entering Newfound

Posted 8/11/26

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

Rebecca Hanson left, Bob Craycraft center holding the Founders’ Award Certificate, and Rich Radimer right

NLRA Honors Bob Craycraft with Founders' Award

Posted 7/2/26

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…

An AmeriCorps Steward places a nearshore monitoring tile on a homeowner’s dock.

Tracking Water Quality Near the Shoreline

Posted 6/25/26

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

Welcome AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards!

Posted 6/3/26

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

Black bear snacks on seed from birdfeeders in early spring.

Are You Prepared for Bears?

Posted 4/7/26

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

Newfound Terrestrial Invasive Plants: What are they, why do we care, and how can I help?

Posted 4/2/26

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

Conservation Program Manager, Paul Pellissier takes samples from the Cockermouth River.

Tracking Spring Runoff

Posted 3/20/26

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


The Monitor

NLRA’s biannual publication, highlighting stories from the watershed and insights into current conservation efforts.