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.
The Great Pond looks like a frozen tundra. Please be safe and remember that brackish ponds take longer to freeze 🥶 than freshwater ponds because of the salt 🧂. For now, we are admiring this winter ❄️ wonderland from the shore. #edgartowngreatpond #marthasvineyard #islandlife #frozen #ice
🔴Edgartown Great Pond is currently rebounding and eelgrass is returning💚! We have seen eelgrass growth with our own 👀in numerous locations in the pond. However, this progress and ecosystem could could be threatened…
🔴The controversial proposed housing development in Edgartown, formerly known as DRI 773 (Katama Meadows), is once again under review with a slightly modified proposal and a new DRI number, DRI 780. This means that the new proposal will NOT include comments previously submitted about the Katama Meadows project.
The previous proposal received 70+ letters from the community in opposition…
YOU can help….
📣Please raise your voice for the Great Pond. If you have submitted a comment before and you would like to submit now, email morrison@mvcommission.org before TOMORROW, January 22 5pm
A full discussion on this project will be held at the MVC tomorrow, January 22 at 6:30 pm… please attend in person or on Zoom.
MORE INFORMATION ‼️
✉️ Read GPF’s complete letter to MVC 🔗 in bio 👆
🚨For more information about the project and tomorrow’s meeting 🔗 in bio 👆
Check out our latest newsletter🗞️!! Speak for the pond: Katama Development Update, Intern Art & Elevation data…
In the newsletter you will find information about:
👉the new Katama Meadows proposal under review with the MVC
👉science through art with our 2025 intern & future intern opportunities… apply today!
👉and recent pond elevation data
🔗LINK IN BIO
🌊We are all connected by water. Property lines and town borders may divide us, but water as it flows through and around the Island, connects us. Nature is not parceled or partitioned. Even trees are communicating, cooperating, and sharing through hidden networks beneath the soil. In a time of division and isolation, if we look to nature, we see the truth of connection and our shared fate. Water connects us as it flows downstream into our ponds and ocean, our places of peace, reflection and nourishment.
💧 Now is the moment for our community to protect the water that connects us.
✨ Let’s end 2025 with a spark of hope and a commitment to the work ahead.
👉 Tap the link in bio to give. Your gift today will sustain our living waters, advance science, and inspire future generations to safeguard these precious ecosystems.
#ConnectedByWater #ProtectOurPonds #IslandLife #GreatPondFoundation #grateful #December #pond #water #frozen #winter #MarthasVineyard
This morning during logger maintenance on #crackatuxet the science team spotted 1…2…3…4…5 otters‼️ 🦦
These guys often move pond to pond and can even travel over snow (sliding!) to find accessible food!
🔊 up for otter noises!
#greatpondfoundation #crackatuxet #marthasvineyard #otters #winter #holidays #playing #pond #cute #wildlife #nature #water #logger #maintanance #ice #capeandislands #island
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 👆
#greatpondfoundation #newsletter #winter #eelgrass #edgartowngreatpond #story #outreach #community #engagement #education #2025 #calendars #beauty #pictures #donations #thankful
