Lake Waramaug Conservancy

10/14/2026

The autumn leaves are gorgeous this week!

As you enjoy the beautiful fall colors, here’s a quick reminder: Please don’t blow or rake your leaves into the lake!

While trees naturally drop leaves into the water, adding large amounts of leaves from our lawns can overload the lake with nutrients. As those leaves break down, they release nutrients that can fuel some wild and crazy growth of algae and cyanobacteria. Excess nutrients can harm lake health and water quality!

So, what can you do with your fallen leaves?

🍁Compost them to create nutrient-rich soil.

🍁Mulch them by chopping them up with your mower to help nourish your lawn.

🍁Leave them in garden beds or other suitable areas on your property.

Let’s keep our leaves on land and our lake healthy! Every little action makes a difference.

10/08/2026

Working Together to Protect Connecticut’s Lakes

This past weekend, the Connecticut Federation of Lakes (CFL) hosted a workshop at Lake Waramaug, showcasing the lake’s boat-washing station and how it works alongside the existing boat inspection program at the town-owned boat launch.

Representatives from lake communities throughout our region had the opportunity to see the equipment in action, learn how the program works, and hear from those involved in developing this important tool for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).

We’re proud that Lake Waramaug is helping lead the way and are happy to share our experience with other lake communities exploring ways to strengthen their AIS prevention efforts.

A big thank-you to the partners who continue to support this work:

💧 Lake Waramaug Conservancy
💧 Town of Kent,CT
💧 Town of Warren
💧 Town of Washington Explore Washington CT
💧 Washington Parks and Recreation
💧 Lake Waramaug Authority
💧 Connecticut Federation of Lakes

Together, we can share ideas, learn from one another, and take meaningful steps to protect our lakes.

10/01/2026

WATERSHED WATCH 💧

Lake Waramaug Conservancy samples water throughout the watershed to monitor water quality and track any changes over time.

Regular monitoring helps us spot potential red flags early and better understand what’s happening in our watershed so we can make informed decisions to help protect the health of Lake Waramaug for years to come.

09/22/2026

Care for the watershed. Care for the lake!

The more we understand, the wiser choices we can make. Lake Waramaug Conservancy is committed to educating our community so we can all do our part to protect the watershed—and Lake Waramaug!

09/15/2026

Heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Sean Hayden as he steps down from the Lake Waramaug Conservancy after ten years of innovative, thoughtful, and responsible stewardship of the lake and its watershed.

Sean, your dedication and leadership have made a lasting difference. You will be greatly missed!

09/07/2026

We love this lake, and we’re grateful to be part of a community that cares so deeply about protecting it.

The Lakeville Journal recently shared the story of Lake Waramaug’s new approach to fighting invasive species—and the people coming together to help keep our lake healthy and beautiful for years to come.

Take a look at the story and learn more about the work happening right here on Lake Waramaug. https://lakevillejournal.com/lake-waramaug-tests-a-new-defense-against-invasive-species

The Hydrilla Menace

09/04/2026

Don’t Let Hydrilla Take Over: Know the Threat

09/02/2026

What does Lake Waramaug mean to you?

A morning run.
A favorite fishing spot.
A place to bring the kids.
A quiet place to breathe.
A lifetime of memories.

Protecting Lake Waramaug means protecting all of those moments for generations to come.

Tell us: What’s your favorite memory of the lake? 👇

08/21/2026

The Lake Waramaug Conservancy and our dedicated consultants are working year-round to protect and care for Lake Waramaug. In every season, we’re committed to keeping our lake clean, healthy, and beautiful for generations to come.

05/13/2026

Thank You to all who helped us establish our boat-decontamination program!
Both decontamination trailers are now up and running.

To show our appreciation for all who supported this first-of-its-kind lake protection program here in Connecticut, we welcome you to an Open House, this Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 24, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the New Preston Fire Station. Feel free to bring anything that you put in the lake to the fire station for hot water decontamination. This could include kayaks, canoes, sailboats, paddle boards, rowing shells, any car-top craft, boat motors, etc.

Or just pop in to say hello! It's been a long winter and we'd love to reconnect.

To learn more about hydrilla and why it's a threat, please visit our website: https://www.lakewaramaug.org/hydrilla.