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.
‼️Join us and @slough_farm_mv educators for Tween STEAM: Science Through Art, a fun, hands-on series for ages 11–15. Explore environmental science while creating art inspired by what you learn.
SESSIONS!
🌱 Spring: Nitrogen Cycle & Cyanobacteria
☀️ Summer: Discover Island Internship Opportunities
🍂 Fall: Farming Practices & Pond Health
Sign up for one session or all three! Each workshop combines science, creativity, and hands-on learning to help students connect with the natural world in exciting new ways.
💲 $20 per session
👧 Ages 11–15
🔗 Registration link in bio
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This week we sampled 📍Edgartown Great Pond,📍Chilmark Pond, and 📍Watcha Pond for our first nutrient run of the 2026 field season! Samples are headed to @mblwoodshole for processing to measure NITROGEN & PHOSPHORUS levels in the ponds🌊
Here’s a pic of Kendall using the van dorn sampler to collect nutrient samples at mid-depth!
#greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #chilmarkpond #nutrients #watchapond
The 2025 EGP, CHP & TGP Ecosystem Monitoring Reports are out! Read about the findings of the 2025 monitoring season and join us for events this spring, summer and fall! Learn more on our 📰 Newsletter! LINK IN BIO
‼️Please raise your voice for the Great Pond. Join the MVC public Hearing on Thursday, MAY 7th at 6:30 PM about the Katama Meadows Development Proposal. This is the last time to have your voice heard. Make sure to submit comments to saltzberg@mvcomission.org before the meeting on Thursday. 🙏
➡️ Read Great Pond Foundation’s latest letter to the MVC- LINK IN BIO
Join us next Monday for our Annual MV CYANO public presentation!
🗓️Monday, May 11th
⏰4-5 on Zoom link in bio
We will discuss the MV CYANO program and go over the 2025 monitoring results…
Hope to see you there!
Our field season has officially begun! Our science team was out on EGP this morning for the first boat ride of the year to deploy dissolved oxygen and conductivity loggers!
Happy spring everyone 🌷🌷🌷 we look forward to the sunshine ☀️ and sampling days ahead!
Happy 🌎 Day! We are so grateful for this beautiful place we call home 💙 Nothing beats being out on our peaceful waters... today and everyday is a reminder that the choices we make on land have a profound impact on our waters 🌊
#EarthDay #WaterSampling #marthasvineyard #LoveWhereYouLive
