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.
Days like these are meant for time in nature. We hope you are getting at least a few moments to absorb its beauty. #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #edgartown #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #tisbury #vineyardhaven #chilmark #aquinnah #westtisbury #mv #mvy #water #waves #wind #may #sky #thursday #spring #capeandislands #beauty #beautyofnature #getoutside #afternoon #walk #sand
The cut of Edgartown Great Pond is closed. Today marked our first field day and the team reports that the opening was a success and increased salinity throughout the Pond. Our gratitude the Town of Edgartown for the winter dredging and spring pond cut that increased salinity and water clarity, decreased nutrient pollution, and allowed the exchange of creatures between pond and ocean. Check out our next newsletter for data, photos, and full details about the cut. To sign up for our e-newsletter, clink on the link in our bio. #grateful #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #southshore #atlanticocean #ocean #beach #sand #bluesky #edgartown #marthasvineyard #marthasvineyardlife #oakbluffs #westtisbury #vineyardhaven #chilmark #aquinnah #capeandislands #scienceiscool #science #water #waterquality #goodnews #may #spring Photo courtesy of @nenedave
Happy 🌎 Day! Today we invite you to remember that the choices we make on land have a profound impact on the health of our waters. Please consider doing something good for the planet today like cleaning beaches with @vineyardconservation or celebrating Island conservation at the Earth Day Festival today from 12-4 pm @mvmuseum. Come see the GPF table in Doherty Hall and will have a packet of these #seeds for you and interactive water activities for the whole family. Please check out our stories for a lineup of all the fun activities hosted by the Island’s nonprofit community. The Earth Day Festival is #FREE and includes admission to the MV Museum. We hope to see you there! #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #earthday #earthdayeveryday #earthday2023 #landandsea #edgartown #oakbluffs #vineyardhaven #tisbury #westtisbury #chilmark #aquinnah #grass #getoutside #getoutdoors #climatechange #bethechange #plantseeds #butterfly #earth #water #land #capeandislands #festival #saturday #april
It’s a good morning! ☀️ 🌊 Edgartown Great Pond remains low and tidal. We hope you all find time today to bask in the beauty of nature. #beautyofnature #grateful #edgartowngreatpond #sunrise #reflection #water #sky #shore #sand #ripples #dog #joy #englishspringerspaniel #walk #morningwalk #tidal #goodmorning #beach #april #capeandislands #edgartown #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #oakbluffs #vineyardhaven #westtisbury #chilmark #aquinnah #greatpondfoundation
CUT CHECK: Edgartown Great Pond is open and tidal as of Monday morning. This is great news for the Pond! Let’s all hope that the tidal flush continues for at least 9-11 days in order to refresh the full volume of EGP with cool, salty, clean, and oxygenated seawater. Thanks to Rob Morrison and Steve Handy for the cut and to the entire Edgartown Dredge staff, Committee, and crew for their winter dredging. There are so many people who work together to protect our beloved pond ecosystem. Gratitude to all! #grateful #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #edgartown #marthasvineyard #marthasvineyardlife @vineyardgazette #oakbluffs #vineyardhaven #chilmark #westtisbury #aquinnah #water #ocean #beach #pond #tidal #bluesky #capeandislands #getoutside #april Photo courtesy of @nenedave
The cut is open and flowing well today, Saturday, April 8th, 2023. Edgartown Great Pond is open to the #AtlanticOcean following a cut yesterday morning by the Town of Edgartown. Let’s hope for an excellent #tidal flush of the pond that increases #salinity and water clarity while decreasing nutrient pollution and temperature. This picture is courtesy of Mickey Pearl. 🙏 #greatpondfoundation #grateful #edgartowngreatpond #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #capeandislands #barrierbeach #beach #water #flow #flush #april #spring #springcut #oakbluffs #vineyardhaven #chilmark #aquinnah #westtisbury #sun #blue #water #cleanwater
Edgartown Great Pond was cut this morning, Friday. As of this afternoon, the water was still very high, as seen in the video. Our fingers and toes are crossed for an excellent opening followed by a stellar tidal flush. We’ll keep you posted. #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #edgartown #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #masschusetts #capeandislands #water#april #spring #highwater #brackish #wind #celticmusic #waves #friday #update
