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.
Last week our team had the opportunity to meet with students at Sepiessa Point to talk about how abiotic 🌡️🧂💨 factors influence the health of our island’s ponds . We are grateful ☺️ to be able to exchange knowledge with students and discuss the hard question of “what is a healthy pond⁉️”. Thank you to the @mv_public_charter_school students for joining us and sharing your knowledge💡and enthusiasm about our ponds! #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #sepiessapoint #mvcs #ponds #grateful #education
This week we wrapped up our field season with one last sampling run on Edgartown Great Pond! 👏 We wouldn’t have been able to have such a smooth field season without our great staff😊. Although we are going to miss our weekly pond monitoring, our team is excited for the off-season and we jumping right into data analysis 📊and report writing ✍️. Happy November everyone! #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #edgartowngreatpond #sunrise #boat #endofseason
As the 🍂 leaves are changing and the temperature 🌡️ is dropping, fall is bringing changes to the ponds as well! With cooler weather, 🌊water temperature and Cyanobacteria concentrations are decreasing across our island ponds! 👏 #MVCYANO #MarthaVineyard #GreatPondFoundation #Fall #fallleaves #October #Ponds #NewEngland
No matter how busy your day is, we hope you have time to soak in this beautiful #October ☀️ #sunshine. The pond water is clear, the wind is still, and the air is warm and dry. Our team is winding down our field season and preparing for the offseason of data 📊 analysis and report writing ✍️. Stay tuned, we have lots to share. #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #edgartowngreatpond #water #clouds #sky #pond #driftwood #shore #sand #getoutside #offseason #fall
September, ahhhhhh. How are you spending your afternoon? We hope it is on the pond. Love, Great Pond Foundation 💕🌊🍃💨#greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #edgartown #summer #edgartowngreatpond #water #september #islandlife #newengland #getoutside #outdoors #greatpond #capeandislands #englishspringerspaniel #dogsofinstagram #luckydog #dog #afternoon #afternoonwalk
Our ponds are struggling! How do we fix them? Dr. Javier Lloret of Marine Biological Laboratory will discuss the results of a multi-year study identifying the nitrogen pollution sources of Edgartown Great Pond and Chilmark Pond. Finding the problem is the first step towards remediation. Please join us! 10:30-11:30 am
Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Link 🔗 in bio 👆🏽#marthasvineyard #nitrogen #greatpondfoundation #chilmarkpondfoundation #chilmarkpond #edgartown #edgartowngreatpond #chilmark #presentation #science #august #greatpond #greatponds
