The water 💧 is mesMERrizing! We hope you get a chance to indulge in a dip, paddle, or stroll near the water this weekends. Happy June! 🌊🌊🌞⚓️🧜‍♀️ #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #cleanwater #clearwater #ripples #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #capeandislands #mesmerizing #shadow #light #waterquality #june #friday #oakbluffs #westtisbury #vineyardhaven #chilmark #aquinnah

We are spending the unofficial start of summer in our happy place and hope you are too. On Memorial Day Weekend we also want to take a moment to honor all those who lost their lives and loved ones so that we could enjoy our happy places. #grateful #greatpondfoundation #greatpond #marthasvineyard #marthasvineyardlife #mv #mvy #edgartown #oakbluffs #vineyard #vineyardhaven #tisbury #westtisbury #chilmark #aquinnah #happyplace #may #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #summer #water #crystalclean #cleanwater #nature #pond #saltpond #beach #ocean #atlanticocean #breath

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

CUT UPDATE: EGP remains open and flowing. This update from the barrier beach of Edgartown Great Pond was captured Saturday afternoon by Mickey Pearl.