To cultivate the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education.
About Us
Established in 1998, Great Pond Foundation leads in estuary science and restoration, using data generated by our programs for informed pond management. Our team builds strong partnerships with neighbors; fostering learning and expertise; and sharing tools and techniques. The coastal ponds of Martha’s Vineyard are globally rare, ecologically fragile, treasures whose preservation and restoration are fundamental to the Island’s long-term sustainability. The Island depends on clean and healthy coastal waters to feed families and support the local economy. These living waters define both the spirit and the character of our community.
Your support keeps the ponds thriving, thank you! 💙
Your generosity fuels our mission to protect and strengthen 💪the resilience of Martha’s Vineyard coastal pond ecosystems. Every gift 🎁 brings us closer to a healthier future for these treasured waters.
⭐️As a heartfelt thank you, anyone who contributes $100 or more in 2025 will receive a 2026 GPF calendar featuring stunning images of the Great Ponds, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Link in bio ☝️
Thank you for being part of this vital work!
The GPF Winter Newsletter is out‼️ We have some great stories… check them out ⬇️
📰Explore our findings on the return of eelgrass in Edgartown Great Pond
📰Check out our 2025 outreach & collaborations
📰Learn about our GPF 2026 calendars
LINK To NEWSLETTER IN BIO 👆
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Great Pond Foundation works year-round to strengthen the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education.
From in the boat 🛶 water quality monitoring, to collaboration 👏events, to educational📚 outreach, our mission grows stronger 💪 because of YOU.
As we celebrate #givingtuesday, we invite you to support the work that keeps our coastal ecosystems healthy and thriving. Every contribution helps sustain this mission.
💙 Support GPF today 🔗Link in Bio
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Giving Thanks; The 2025 Gratitude List is out!
The quiet beauty of fall 🍂on Martha’s Vineyard inspires a profound sense of gratitude🙏. On behalf of the Great Pond Foundation’s Board of Directors and Executive Director, we would like to express our gratitude for the following:
Check out the 2025 gratitude list LINK IN BIO ☝️
#gratitude #fall #thankyou #islandponds #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #givingthanks
Interested in our internship opportunities?! Want to be apart of our team?!
‼️Make sure to check back in on JANUARY 5th‼️
➡️Although it seems far away, the 2026 field season will be just around the corner. Our team is already beginning to prep for a successful upcoming season.
➡️We will be hiring 2 interns for the 2026 Summer Science Internship. This is a seasonal entry-level position. The Summer Science Interns assist GPF’s scientific team in executing all programs in fulfillment of our mission.
➡️The 2026 Summer Science Internship description and application will be posted and open on JANUARY 5th on our website. To learn more about the position and past interns visit our website link in bio👆
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The science team hasn’t slowed down… just swapped boats for waders!
These past few weeks we have been deploying our winter ❄️conductivity loggers in multiple ponds. This will allow us to have continuous data 📊 throughout the off-season. Along with new logger deployments, our team has also been busy with loggers maintenance👩🔧, especially on our elevation loggers ensuring they are all set for the winter season!
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End of Season Updates! Check out the latest newsletter🌊🍂☔: Edgartown Great Pond Update, Embracing Change and That's a Wrap! Link in Bio ☝️
#Greatpondfoundation #newsletter #updates #pond #data #2025 #change #staff #raingauge #cut #elevation #goodbye #hello #stats #fall #boat #seasons
Last week we had the opportunity to meet with students from the Charter School to talk about how we measure abiotic🧂🌡️🌊 water quality parameters when we monitor the ponds💧. Students explored our most used field 🛶and lab 🥼 equipment and collected their own data📊! Thank you @mv_public_charter_school for joining us and sharing your curiosity and enthusiasm‼️
#science #learning #greatpondfoundation #students #waterquality #charter #school #explore #equipement #secchi #fish #fun #outside #sunny #vandornsampler #ysi #lab
