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In 2017 we began using a streamlined newsletter publishing platform, which allows us to send updates directly to your inbox. Prior to this, writing and sending newsletters was more cumbersome, and newsletters were only published once a year. These older newsletters can be found here:

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We hope you all had a happy and healthy end of 2024😁! Here is a drone pic of Edgartown Great Pond on the last day of the year🎉. Thank you @sully7777777777 for sharing this beautiful shot with us👏! #edgartowngreatpond #newyear #thankful #marthasvineyard #pond #dronephotography
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We hope you all had a happy and healthy end of 2024😁! Here is a drone pic of Edgartown Great Pond on the last day of the year🎉. Thank you @sully7777777777 for sharing this beautiful shot with us👏! #edgartowngreatpond #newyear #thankful #marthasvineyard #pond #dronephotography
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2024 was a big year for the Great Pond Foundation! Our science 🧪 team has worked hard visiting 19 ponds💧and collecting 1,119 samples! Our science is possible because of YOUR support, THANK YOU 👏to those who have contributed. For those who have not, please consider making an end of the year🎉 contribution today. You can donate via check or through our website, checks are our favorite (no fees). Link in bio 👆 #greatpondfoundation #thankful #grateful #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #holiday #newyear #2024 #science #donate
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2024 was a big year for the Great Pond Foundation! Our science 🧪 team has worked hard visiting 19 ponds💧and collecting 1,119 samples! Our science is possible because of YOUR support, THANK YOU 👏to those who have contributed. For those who have not, please consider making an end of the year🎉 contribution today. You can donate via check or through our website, checks are our favorite (no fees). Link in bio 👆 #greatpondfoundation #thankful #grateful #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #holiday #newyear #2024 #science #donate
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2/9
🔴The proposed development for Meeting House Way in Edgartown is back under review with a new plan. After the Meeting House Way project was denied, the developers have proposed a new plan, Katama Meadows. The @vineyardgazette 🗞️ published an article covering the development plan and the concerns about its impact on Edgartown Great Pond💧. The reconfigured plan proposes to develop 54 acres of land for 36 low-income rentals, 12 duplex units and 26 single-family lots. ➡️This plan raises concerns about the additional nitrogen inputs and its impact on Edgartown Great Pond. In the article Emily Reddington, our Executive Director says “We know that 70% of the nitrogen impairment is coming from two coves… Mashacket Cove and Slough Cove and we also know where the tipping point is for this pond”. Read 📚more about this plan in “Meeting House Way Project Heads to MVC” article by Vineyard Gazette reporter, Ethan Genter. Link in bio 👆
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🔴The proposed development for Meeting House Way in Edgartown is back under review with a new plan. After the Meeting House Way project was denied, the developers have proposed a new plan, Katama Meadows. The @vineyardgazette 🗞️ published an article covering the development plan and the concerns about its impact on Edgartown Great Pond💧. The reconfigured plan proposes to develop 54 acres of land for 36 low-income rentals, 12 duplex units and 26 single-family lots. ➡️This plan raises concerns about the additional nitrogen inputs and its impact on Edgartown Great Pond. In the article Emily Reddington, our Executive Director says “We know that 70% of the nitrogen impairment is coming from two coves… Mashacket Cove and Slough Cove and we also know where the tipping point is for this pond”. Read 📚more about this plan in “Meeting House Way Project Heads to MVC” article by Vineyard Gazette reporter, Ethan Genter. Link in bio 👆
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3/9
GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is Carly Inghram. I joined Great Pond Foundation in May 2024 as the Field Crew Leader. In this position I assist in managing the Ecological Monitoring Program through collecting data 🦠, supervising seasonal staff 👩‍🔬, and making sure our field day operations run smoothly. 💙 What do you love about the ponds? Every trip onto the pond💧is different and exciting. I love how they are always changing and each trip brings a new experience. #greatpondfoundation #team #science #boat #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is Carly Inghram. I joined Great Pond Foundation in May 2024 as the Field Crew Leader. In this position I assist in managing the Ecological Monitoring Program through collecting data 🦠, supervising seasonal staff 👩‍🔬, and making sure our field day operations run smoothly. 💙 What do you love about the ponds? Every trip onto the pond💧is different and exciting. I love how they are always changing and each trip brings a new experience. #greatpondfoundation #team #science #boat #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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4/9
Yesterday our team was joined by Bill Austin, Jennifer Ray, and her daughter Charlotte, to install an elevation logger📉in Tisbury Great Pond. Jennifer is a representative of Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation (MVBCF). Thank you to MVBCF for making these loggers a reality 👏. The elevation logger passively collects pond elevation data every 30 minutes⏱️. This data is essential in understanding when to “cut” ✂️the pond as well as its “drain” cycle and “recharge time”, ultimately allowing us to better understand the health of the pond💧. #tisburygreatpond #tisbury #elevation #loggers #data #science #pondcut #pondhealth #winter #offseason #thankful
Yesterday our team was joined by Bill Austin, Jennifer Ray, and her daughter Charlotte, to install an elevation logger📉in Tisbury Great Pond. Jennifer is a representative of Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation (MVBCF). Thank you to MVBCF for making these loggers a reality 👏. The elevation logger passively collects pond elevation data every 30 minutes⏱️. This data is essential in understanding when to “cut” ✂️the pond as well as its “drain” cycle and “recharge time”, ultimately allowing us to better understand the health of the pond💧. #tisburygreatpond #tisbury #elevation #loggers #data #science #pondcut #pondhealth #winter #offseason #thankful
Yesterday our team was joined by Bill Austin, Jennifer Ray, and her daughter Charlotte, to install an elevation logger📉in Tisbury Great Pond. Jennifer is a representative of Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation (MVBCF). Thank you to MVBCF for making these loggers a reality 👏. The elevation logger passively collects pond elevation data every 30 minutes⏱️. This data is essential in understanding when to “cut” ✂️the pond as well as its “drain” cycle and “recharge time”, ultimately allowing us to better understand the health of the pond💧. #tisburygreatpond #tisbury #elevation #loggers #data #science #pondcut #pondhealth #winter #offseason #thankful
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Yesterday our team was joined by Bill Austin, Jennifer Ray, and her daughter Charlotte, to install an elevation logger📉in Tisbury Great Pond. Jennifer is a representative of Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation (MVBCF). Thank you to MVBCF for making these loggers a reality 👏. The elevation logger passively collects pond elevation data every 30 minutes⏱️. This data is essential in understanding when to “cut” ✂️the pond as well as its “drain” cycle and “recharge time”, ultimately allowing us to better understand the health of the pond💧. #tisburygreatpond #tisbury #elevation #loggers #data #science #pondcut #pondhealth #winter #offseason #thankful
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GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is Owen Porterfield, and I was born and raised here on Martha’s Vineyard. I first got my start with GPF as a summer ☀️ science intern in 2022 before returning the following summer as the Field Crew Leader. Since November of 2023 I’ve worked as the foundations Field Science Coordinator, a position in which I aid in field operations scheduling 🗓️ and performance, data management and analysis, and equipment 🔬maintenance. 💙What do you love about the ponds? I enjoy the unmatched serenity and scenic beauty I find on the Pond during our early morning in sampling trips. ⭐️Stay tuned to meet more of GPF’s team! #greatpondfoundation #team #science #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is Owen Porterfield, and I was born and raised here on Martha’s Vineyard. I first got my start with GPF as a summer ☀️ science intern in 2022 before returning the following summer as the Field Crew Leader. Since November of 2023 I’ve worked as the foundations Field Science Coordinator, a position in which I aid in field operations scheduling 🗓️ and performance, data management and analysis, and equipment 🔬maintenance. 💙What do you love about the ponds? I enjoy the unmatched serenity and scenic beauty I find on the Pond during our early morning in sampling trips. ⭐️Stay tuned to meet more of GPF’s team! #greatpondfoundation #team #science #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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6/9
GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is David Bouck. I am the Director of Science and Collaborations for the GPF and have worked for the foundation since early 2021. I manage our field operations, data collection 🦠, and analysis 📊, as well as collaborations with fellow scientists👩‍🔬 and community organizations/individuals. 💙What do you love about the ponds? Every trip onto the Ponds feels like an adventure. They will never stop teaching us and I will never tire of learning from them. ⭐️Stay tuned to meet more of GPF’s team! #greatpondfoundation #team #science #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is David Bouck. I am the Director of Science and Collaborations for the GPF and have worked for the foundation since early 2021. I manage our field operations, data collection 🦠, and analysis 📊, as well as collaborations with fellow scientists👩‍🔬 and community organizations/individuals. 💙What do you love about the ponds? Every trip onto the Ponds feels like an adventure. They will never stop teaching us and I will never tire of learning from them. ⭐️Stay tuned to meet more of GPF’s team! #greatpondfoundation #team #science #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is Maria Ventura. I joined the team in April 2024 as the Director of Operations and Communications. This position is responsible for external communications, outreach and assisting with managing internal operations. 💙What do you love about the ponds? I grew up in a Edgartown and spent a lot of time kayaking 🚣‍♀️and crabbing 🦀on Edgartown Great Pond. I love the beauty and childhood memories. ⭐️Stayed tuned to meet more of GPF’s team! #greatpondfoundation #team #science #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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GET TO KNOW THE GPF TEAM: My name is Maria Ventura. I joined the team in April 2024 as the Director of Operations and Communications. This position is responsible for external communications, outreach and assisting with managing internal operations. 💙What do you love about the ponds? I grew up in a Edgartown and spent a lot of time kayaking 🚣‍♀️and crabbing 🦀on Edgartown Great Pond. I love the beauty and childhood memories. ⭐️Stayed tuned to meet more of GPF’s team! #greatpondfoundation #team #science #marthasvineyard #ponds #gpf #capeandislands
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Peek Into The Off-Season: Pond Reports✍️, 2024 Grants📅& Nutrient Sampling🌊The Great Pond Foundation team works tirelessly year-round to fulfill our mission: To cultivate the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education. Read our newsletter to learn more. Link in bio ☝️ #Grants #NutrientSampling #OffSeason #ScienceReports #Data #MarthaVineyard #Ponds #GreatPondFoundation
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Peek Into The Off-Season: Pond Reports✍️, 2024 Grants📅& Nutrient Sampling🌊The Great Pond Foundation team works tirelessly year-round to fulfill our mission: To cultivate the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education. Read our newsletter to learn more. Link in bio ☝️ #Grants #NutrientSampling #OffSeason #ScienceReports #Data #MarthaVineyard #Ponds #GreatPondFoundation
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