News from Newfound

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…

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

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

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

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

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

Mud season has arrived! Help protect Newfound's natural areas by staying on the trail in all conditions.

The lake was fully covered by ice beginning January 3rd, the earliest ice-in date since 2019. Along with recreational opportunities, ice cover plays an important role in keeping Newfound Lake healthy.

Backyard bird feeding is a rewarding way to connect with nature and support non-migratory birds during the toughest months of the year.

After weeks of cold and snow, the Newfound Watershed experienced warmer temperatures and rain. Winter rainstorms come with unique challenges, especially when rain falls on snow or frozen ground.

Salt is an important tool for keeping roads, parking lots, driveways and walkways safe in winter, but it also pollutes waterways. Under current state and federal guidelines, a teaspoon of salt is enough to permanently pollute five gallons of…

As snow settles across the fields, forests, and wetlands, it becomes a clean slate—ready to record the movements of the animals who share our landscape.