The Newfound Lake Region Association is a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed through education, cooperation and collaboration with the nine towns touched by the watershed. The Association was founded in 1971 by inspired men and women dedicated to preserving the beauty and values of Newfound Lake.  Over the years, new members have joined and contributed significantly to the organization’s health and well-being. With the support of our 400-plus members, we continue to advocate for the protection of Newfound Lake and its watershed.

The Newfound Lake Region Association is a program-oriented public service organization committed to engaging everyone interested in the balance between natural resources and growth.  Some of our hallmark programs include:

Water Monitoring:

• Lake Hosts – Provide courtesy inspections and outreach to prevent invasive plant species (e.g., milfoil) from entering the lake.
• Weed Watchers – Monitor native and non-native plant species to track near-shore lake health.
• Lake Monitors – In partnership with the University of New Hampshire, 2007 was our 22nd consecutive year of deep lake water quality monitoring.
• Tributary Monitors – UNH staff and six teams of NLRA volunteers have monitored 24 stream locations in 19 tributaries for the past 12 months;

Education:  Scientific on-site training of local students, campers and the general public using skilled teachers and the NLRA pontoon boat;

Community Events:  The Naturally Newfound Fair, the Hebron Fair, Bridgewater Old Home Day, the Newfound Rendezvous, the August BBQ and Blues Auction, informal social

Public Meetings and Outreach:  Presentations cover topics such as land conservation, lake level management, timber harvesting and gravel mining, and local wildlife and habitat. We work with town boards, nonprofits and other like-minded organizations to develop strategic partnerships; and

Communication:  Inform our members and the general public of upcoming events and opportunities through our newsletter, website and mailings, and regional media.

In July 2007, in partnership with UNH, Plymouth State University, the Newfound Area School District, Jeffrey H. Taylor & Associates and the NH Department of Environmental Services, we began our most significant initiative ever. “Every Acre Counts: The Newfound Watershed Master Plan” is a multi-year, leading-edge master planning program for the entire watershed. The Newfound Lake Region Association is responsible for directing the resources committed to this program to where they are most effective and leveraging the project team efforts to meet the long-term needs of the Newfound watershed.

The Newfound Lake Region Association strives to be an integral and useful part of our nine-town watershed community. It takes more than a village to address our present challenges – it takes all the villages!