LHVA Spring Quarterly Newsletter - April 1, 2026

The Lantern Hill Valley Alliance has been awarded

a CT DEEP AIS Grant for 2026!

The Lantern Hill Valley Alliance is thrilled to be a recipient of the 2026 CT DEEP’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Grant. This grant funding will support hiring a certified lake manager to evaluate the three lakes in the Lantern Hill Valley: Lantern Hill Pond, Long Pond, and Bush Pond. Read more on the CT DEEP AIS Grant, AND What does this mean for your lakes?

Learn more about supporting our upcoming efforts to control the "weeds" (AIS) in our lakes and make a donation today🙏

Important Dates Coming Up In APRIL!
AND REMEMBER YOUR LIFE JACKETS - WATER TEMPS STILL IN THE 40S!

LHVA Committee Updates

Community Survey : Say Goodbye to the Winter Doldrums! Snowdrops are blooming, and daffodils are around the corner! The LHVA is very interested in hearing from everyone who cares about the Lantern Hill Valley lakes - whether a local, a friend, .... For more about the survey

Water Quality Committee: The LHVA water quality team is preparing for the 2026 water sampling season. Curious about the water quality of our lakes and streams? Did you know that the water quality in Long Pond and Bush Pond was excellent in 2025? While each test provides a snapshot in time, and heavy rainfall can cause temporary impacts, the results in both lakes and the downstream brooks are very positive overall. So, why do we want to still conduct these tests? Because.....read more

Photos: Do you enjoy taking photos of the scenery and wildlife you see in the Lantern Hill Valley and its Lakes? The LHVA would love for you to share them with us so we can post them on our Facebook, Instagram, and website pages. Share your favorites of wildlife and scenery shots from your walks, runs, and boating activities with us by email.

APRIL 9th , 10 AM

Updates to the Lantern Hill Rd, Whitford Brook Ledyard-Stonington town-line Bridge and Dams, dikes, and culverts, oh my! Get an update and join the upcoming status web meeting!

WMC and Steve Masalin will provide an information update for the Long and Bush pond dams and dike design modifications on April 9th at 10:00 am in the Ledyard Town Annex building and via Zoom. Join the meeting April 9th via Zoom

Whitford Brook Bridge Update

Work on the bridge at the Ledyard/Stonington town line is proceeding, though the winter weather slowed it down a bit.....

Mystic River Watershed- Final Presentation April28

Tune in on April 28th to learn about concerns identified and raised in the Mystic River Watershed Vulnerability Assessment, a key component in developing a Mystic Watershed Regeneration Action Plan (WRAP). The Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed offers a Big Thank-You to all who shared their input at the community meetings. We look forward to seeing you soon. Scan the QR code or Register Here for the Meeting Link

To learn more about the WRAP, please visit the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed WRAP Page

Important Dates Coming Up In MAY!

Save the Date, May 2nd

Join the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed at Springfest for their 3rd birthday celebration!

Join with the Alliance to celebrate its 3rd birthday and the return of river herring to Whitford Brook. Celebrate by starting the day on the Argia Sailboat, then lunch at Coogan Farm with music, interesting tables and vendors, and just enjoying the companionship. Watch for more details to come.

Why not enjoy a sail on the Argia? It's a wonderful way to have fun and show your support for the Alliance at the same time!

Saturday, May 16th! SAVE THE DATE!

Open to everyone who enjoys our lakes and rivers! Learn how to identify Aquatic Invasive Plants in and threatening our lakes and rivers from the Office of Aquatic Invasive Species experts. This is an in-person event at the Ledyard Senior Center in Gales Ferry!

Spread the word to your family, friends and community - Details to come!!

On May 30th, the Eastern Connecticut Watershed Network Summit at Project O, Avery Point.

Are you curious to learn what it means to be in a watershed? Wondering about the health of your watershed? Looking for ways to protect our waters and lands? Maybe you want to make a rain barrel? The Summit is Open to all

To learn more about ECTWN

Clean, Drain, Dry

CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY

The Lantern Hill Valley Alliance (LHVA) is dedicated to environmental stewardship and encourages all individuals to get involved. For boating, regardless of the type of boat or float you are using, the mantra is: "Clean, Drain, Dry". CHECK ALL PARTS OF YOUR BOAT AND TRAILER! Additionally, it is vital to check your fishing gear and dispose of all plant fragments on land. By doing so, you help prevent the spread of Hydrilla and other invasive aquatic plants and animals, and protect our precious waterways for future generations. Together, we can preserve the health of Connecticut's rivers and lakes and their ecosystems.

LEARN HOW EACH OF US CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! SUPPORT AIS STAMPS!

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