PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
It’s an exciting time for NLRA. Toward the end of 2021 we will celebrate 50 years as an organization. Over the past half-century we’ve accomplished so much: water quality monitoring, watershed planning, stormwater management, land conservation, community programs, youth education and so much more!
We’re looking to our next 50 years and updating the NLRA strategic plan and we need your help.
The input of our community—our members and supporters, partners, and neighbors—is vitally important in shaping our organization’s future and envisioning and achieving the Newfound Lake and Watershed we wish to see in the coming decades.
Over the past several weeks, NLRA hosted four discussion workshops to gather community input. Notes and recordings of each workshop are below. The conversation isn’t over! You can share your thoughts on the future of NLRA and the Newfound Watershed by emailing Executive Director Rebecca Hanson: Rebecca@NewfoundLake.org.
Topic 1: Community Engagement
Wednesday, February 10, 2021; 7pm; Zoom
Join NLRA staff and trustees to learn about how NLRA engages with the community. We’ll talk about the work we do with watershed towns, business, and other partners. Bring your ideas and creativity to help NLRA shape our community interactions and build relationships in the future.
Watch the recording Review Discussion Notes
Topic 2: Lake and Watershed Environmental Health
Wednesday, February 17, 2021; 7pm; Zoom
Join NLRA staff and trustees to learn about how NLRA monitors and protects environmental health both in the lake and in the watershed. Be prepared to talk about your concerns for the health of Newfound and issues that are important to you!
Watch the Recording REVIEW DISCUSSION NOTES
Topic 3: Education
Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 7pm; Zoom
Join NLRA staff and trustees to learn about how NLRA works to educate our community on issues important to the health of the lake and watershed. Come prepared to share your ideas about how NLRA can help foster a sense of stewardship for this special place.
WATCH THE RECORDING REVIEW DISCUSSION NOTES
Topic 4: Grey Rocks Conservation Area
Wednesday, March 3, 2021; 7pm; Zoom
Join NLRA staff and trustees to talk about NLRA’s Grey Rocks Conservation Area. We’ll discuss the past, present, and future of this Newfound treasure. Come prepared to share your experiences of Grey Rocks and your vision for the future for this special place.
WATCH THE RECORDING REVIEW DISCUSSION NOTES