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Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
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Summer ☀️flew by! Here is a breakdown of our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ summer field season, including stats from MAY (5/14) to SEPTEMBER (9/22). ⭐️Don’t worry 😉 our science team is still out sampling on the ponds 💧 weekly! The field season will end in late October. #summer #fieldseason #stats #ponds #waterquality #samples #recap #2025 #fall #october #busy #nutrients #marthasvineyard #map #greatpondfoundation
6 days ago
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1/9
Our science team sampled #tisburygreatpond this morning ☀️and were greeted by some friends🦦! 🔊up for nature and otter noises! #greatpondfoundation #tisburygreatpond #marthasvineyard #sampling #waterquality #otters #playing #dock #wildlife #nature #water #capeandislands #pond #animalsofinstagram #westtisbury #chilmark #island #islandlife #massachussets #🦦#otter
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Our science team sampled #tisburygreatpond this morning ☀️and were greeted by some friends🦦! 🔊up for nature and otter noises! #greatpondfoundation #tisburygreatpond #marthasvineyard #sampling #waterquality #otters #playing #dock #wildlife #nature #water #capeandislands #pond #animalsofinstagram #westtisbury #chilmark #island #islandlife #massachussets #🦦#otter
1 week ago
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2/9
Fall Newsletter 🍂🍁🌰: EGP Summer Summary🌊, Plant Sampling 🌱 and 2024 Pond Reports✍️Summer field season recap, learn more about plant sampling and dive into our 2024 reports! Link in bio☝️ #fall #ponds #plants #reports #nitrogen #data #stats #newsletter #fieldseason #recap #marthasvineyard #greatpondfoundation
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Fall Newsletter 🍂🍁🌰: EGP Summer Summary🌊, Plant Sampling 🌱 and 2024 Pond Reports✍️Summer field season recap, learn more about plant sampling and dive into our 2024 reports! Link in bio☝️ #fall #ponds #plants #reports #nitrogen #data #stats #newsletter #fieldseason #recap #marthasvineyard #greatpondfoundation
2 weeks ago
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3/9
Last week our team installed a digital rain 🌧️ gauge near Jobs Neck Cove on Edgartown Great Pond. This is our second rain gauge on the Island. Our first, joined with @chilmarkpondfoundation was installed in 2023 along the eastern shoreline of Chilmark Pond. ➡️These digital rain ☔️ gauges record rain accumulation per hour⏳in 1/100th inch intervals. This provides us with precipitation accumulation, rate of accumulation, and a timeline of precipitation events. 👉This data will help us better understand the impact of rain 💧and groundwater influx patterns in the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. ⭐️Thank you to the landowner who allowed us to install this device on their property! #data #logger #raingauge #device #rain #accumulation #edgatowngreatpond #groundwater #feild #sunny #install #outside #fall #september #thankyou
Last week our team installed a digital rain 🌧️ gauge near Jobs Neck Cove on Edgartown Great Pond. This is our second rain gauge on the Island. Our first, joined with @chilmarkpondfoundation was installed in 2023 along the eastern shoreline of Chilmark Pond. ➡️These digital rain ☔️ gauges record rain accumulation per hour⏳in 1/100th inch intervals. This provides us with precipitation accumulation, rate of accumulation, and a timeline of precipitation events. 👉This data will help us better understand the impact of rain 💧and groundwater influx patterns in the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. ⭐️Thank you to the landowner who allowed us to install this device on their property! #data #logger #raingauge #device #rain #accumulation #edgatowngreatpond #groundwater #feild #sunny #install #outside #fall #september #thankyou
Last week our team installed a digital rain 🌧️ gauge near Jobs Neck Cove on Edgartown Great Pond. This is our second rain gauge on the Island. Our first, joined with @chilmarkpondfoundation was installed in 2023 along the eastern shoreline of Chilmark Pond. ➡️These digital rain ☔️ gauges record rain accumulation per hour⏳in 1/100th inch intervals. This provides us with precipitation accumulation, rate of accumulation, and a timeline of precipitation events. 👉This data will help us better understand the impact of rain 💧and groundwater influx patterns in the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. ⭐️Thank you to the landowner who allowed us to install this device on their property! #data #logger #raingauge #device #rain #accumulation #edgatowngreatpond #groundwater #feild #sunny #install #outside #fall #september #thankyou
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Last week our team installed a digital rain 🌧️ gauge near Jobs Neck Cove on Edgartown Great Pond. This is our second rain gauge on the Island. Our first, joined with @chilmarkpondfoundation was installed in 2023 along the eastern shoreline of Chilmark Pond. ➡️These digital rain ☔️ gauges record rain accumulation per hour⏳in 1/100th inch intervals. This provides us with precipitation accumulation, rate of accumulation, and a timeline of precipitation events. 👉This data will help us better understand the impact of rain 💧and groundwater influx patterns in the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. ⭐️Thank you to the landowner who allowed us to install this device on their property! #data #logger #raingauge #device #rain #accumulation #edgatowngreatpond #groundwater #feild #sunny #install #outside #fall #september #thankyou
2 weeks ago
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4/9
💟GPF’s Director of Operations and Communications, Maria Ventura is co-founder of Darkness into Vineyard Light🕯️. This year they are hosting their 8th annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk at the “Bend in the Road”, State Beach, in Edgartown… ➡️TOMORROW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th 5:00 - 7:00 AM⬅️ 💟The walk will begin before sunrise 🌅 and continue until daybreak. The walk honors the nearly 50,000 people who die by suicide every year. It is a silent yet resonant tribute, turning grief into movement and sorrow into purpose. 💟The symbolism of darkness into light is a powerful metaphor for the journey through depression, representing the transition from despair and isolation to hope and healing. Any funds raised through this event will go directly to our community her on Martha’s Vineyard. 💟Every dollar raised helps break the silence, reduce stigma, and create real change in the lives of those affected by suicide. Visit link in bio to register or donate 👆💜
💟GPF’s Director of Operations and Communications, Maria Ventura is co-founder of Darkness into Vineyard Light🕯️. This year they are hosting their 8th annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk at the “Bend in the Road”, State Beach, in Edgartown… ➡️TOMORROW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th 5:00 - 7:00 AM⬅️ 💟The walk will begin before sunrise 🌅 and continue until daybreak. The walk honors the nearly 50,000 people who die by suicide every year. It is a silent yet resonant tribute, turning grief into movement and sorrow into purpose. 💟The symbolism of darkness into light is a powerful metaphor for the journey through depression, representing the transition from despair and isolation to hope and healing. Any funds raised through this event will go directly to our community her on Martha’s Vineyard. 💟Every dollar raised helps break the silence, reduce stigma, and create real change in the lives of those affected by suicide. Visit link in bio to register or donate 👆💜
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💟GPF’s Director of Operations and Communications, Maria Ventura is co-founder of Darkness into Vineyard Light🕯️. This year they are hosting their 8th annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk at the “Bend in the Road”, State Beach, in Edgartown… ➡️TOMORROW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th 5:00 - 7:00 AM⬅️ 💟The walk will begin before sunrise 🌅 and continue until daybreak. The walk honors the nearly 50,000 people who die by suicide every year. It is a silent yet resonant tribute, turning grief into movement and sorrow into purpose. 💟The symbolism of darkness into light is a powerful metaphor for the journey through depression, representing the transition from despair and isolation to hope and healing. Any funds raised through this event will go directly to our community her on Martha’s Vineyard. 💟Every dollar raised helps break the silence, reduce stigma, and create real change in the lives of those affected by suicide. Visit link in bio to register or donate 👆💜
3 weeks ago
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5/9
🚨Nutrient week! It was a busy week for our science 🧪 team with our second to last nutrient day of the season 👏. During the field season (June-October) we collect nutrient samples once a month 🗓️and send them to @mblwoodshole for filtering and processing to find out the ➡️nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in the ponds. ⭐️Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential to the pond ecosystem, but with too much of these nutrients, algal 🦠blooms can form. ✴️Stay tuned, nutrient data results will be coming later in the offseason. This round of nutrient sampling included 1️⃣ Edgartown Great Pond, 2️⃣Chilmark Pond, 3️⃣Tisbury Great Pond, and 4️⃣Watcha Pond! #nutrients #waterquality #sampling #sunny #pond #water #kayak #sky #data #filtering #processing #nitrogen #phosphorus #boat #September #fall #fieldseason
🚨Nutrient week! It was a busy week for our science 🧪 team with our second to last nutrient day of the season 👏. During the field season (June-October) we collect nutrient samples once a month 🗓️and send them to @mblwoodshole for filtering and processing to find out the ➡️nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in the ponds. ⭐️Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential to the pond ecosystem, but with too much of these nutrients, algal 🦠blooms can form. ✴️Stay tuned, nutrient data results will be coming later in the offseason. This round of nutrient sampling included 1️⃣ Edgartown Great Pond, 2️⃣Chilmark Pond, 3️⃣Tisbury Great Pond, and 4️⃣Watcha Pond! #nutrients #waterquality #sampling #sunny #pond #water #kayak #sky #data #filtering #processing #nitrogen #phosphorus #boat #September #fall #fieldseason
🚨Nutrient week! It was a busy week for our science 🧪 team with our second to last nutrient day of the season 👏. During the field season (June-October) we collect nutrient samples once a month 🗓️and send them to @mblwoodshole for filtering and processing to find out the ➡️nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in the ponds. ⭐️Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential to the pond ecosystem, but with too much of these nutrients, algal 🦠blooms can form. ✴️Stay tuned, nutrient data results will be coming later in the offseason. This round of nutrient sampling included 1️⃣ Edgartown Great Pond, 2️⃣Chilmark Pond, 3️⃣Tisbury Great Pond, and 4️⃣Watcha Pond! #nutrients #waterquality #sampling #sunny #pond #water #kayak #sky #data #filtering #processing #nitrogen #phosphorus #boat #September #fall #fieldseason
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🚨Nutrient week! It was a busy week for our science 🧪 team with our second to last nutrient day of the season 👏. During the field season (June-October) we collect nutrient samples once a month 🗓️and send them to @mblwoodshole for filtering and processing to find out the ➡️nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in the ponds. ⭐️Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential to the pond ecosystem, but with too much of these nutrients, algal 🦠blooms can form. ✴️Stay tuned, nutrient data results will be coming later in the offseason. This round of nutrient sampling included 1️⃣ Edgartown Great Pond, 2️⃣Chilmark Pond, 3️⃣Tisbury Great Pond, and 4️⃣Watcha Pond! #nutrients #waterquality #sampling #sunny #pond #water #kayak #sky #data #filtering #processing #nitrogen #phosphorus #boat #September #fall #fieldseason
3 weeks ago
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6/9
We had a blast hosting young scientists 👩‍🔬 from the @vineyard.montessori . The day kicked off with a morning seine net 🐠🦀🐡, where the students explored the life within Sengekontacket Pond and collected biodiversity data 📊. Back at the lab 🧪 curiosity continued as the students learned about some of our science 🔬 equipment and graphed ✏️their data. ⭐️Big thank you to the Vineyard Montessori School for bringing eager young minds to explore our pond ecosystems. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science in action! #greatpondfoundation #grateful #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #net #fish #crabs #biodiversity #seinenet #beach #beachseine #community #fall #September #class #students #school #science
We had a blast hosting young scientists 👩‍🔬 from the @vineyard.montessori . The day kicked off with a morning seine net 🐠🦀🐡, where the students explored the life within Sengekontacket Pond and collected biodiversity data 📊. Back at the lab 🧪 curiosity continued as the students learned about some of our science 🔬 equipment and graphed ✏️their data. ⭐️Big thank you to the Vineyard Montessori School for bringing eager young minds to explore our pond ecosystems. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science in action! #greatpondfoundation #grateful #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #net #fish #crabs #biodiversity #seinenet #beach #beachseine #community #fall #September #class #students #school #science
We had a blast hosting young scientists 👩‍🔬 from the @vineyard.montessori . The day kicked off with a morning seine net 🐠🦀🐡, where the students explored the life within Sengekontacket Pond and collected biodiversity data 📊. Back at the lab 🧪 curiosity continued as the students learned about some of our science 🔬 equipment and graphed ✏️their data. ⭐️Big thank you to the Vineyard Montessori School for bringing eager young minds to explore our pond ecosystems. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science in action! #greatpondfoundation #grateful #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #net #fish #crabs #biodiversity #seinenet #beach #beachseine #community #fall #September #class #students #school #science
We had a blast hosting young scientists 👩‍🔬 from the @vineyard.montessori . The day kicked off with a morning seine net 🐠🦀🐡, where the students explored the life within Sengekontacket Pond and collected biodiversity data 📊. Back at the lab 🧪 curiosity continued as the students learned about some of our science 🔬 equipment and graphed ✏️their data. ⭐️Big thank you to the Vineyard Montessori School for bringing eager young minds to explore our pond ecosystems. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science in action! #greatpondfoundation #grateful #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #net #fish #crabs #biodiversity #seinenet #beach #beachseine #community #fall #September #class #students #school #science
We had a blast hosting young scientists 👩‍🔬 from the @vineyard.montessori . The day kicked off with a morning seine net 🐠🦀🐡, where the students explored the life within Sengekontacket Pond and collected biodiversity data 📊. Back at the lab 🧪 curiosity continued as the students learned about some of our science 🔬 equipment and graphed ✏️their data. ⭐️Big thank you to the Vineyard Montessori School for bringing eager young minds to explore our pond ecosystems. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science in action! #greatpondfoundation #grateful #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #net #fish #crabs #biodiversity #seinenet #beach #beachseine #community #fall #September #class #students #school #science
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We had a blast hosting young scientists 👩‍🔬 from the @vineyard.montessori . The day kicked off with a morning seine net 🐠🦀🐡, where the students explored the life within Sengekontacket Pond and collected biodiversity data 📊. Back at the lab 🧪 curiosity continued as the students learned about some of our science 🔬 equipment and graphed ✏️their data. ⭐️Big thank you to the Vineyard Montessori School for bringing eager young minds to explore our pond ecosystems. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science in action! #greatpondfoundation #grateful #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #net #fish #crabs #biodiversity #seinenet #beach #beachseine #community #fall #September #class #students #school #science
4 weeks ago
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7/9
🌿In these past few weeks we joined scientists 👩‍🔬 from @mblwoodshole and spent time out in the coves 🛶💧of #edgartowngreatpond and #chilmarkpond @chilmarkpondfoundation collecting wetland plants 🌱 ➡️Why❓to asses how much and what type of #nitrogen they capture…. 👏Thank you @botanicliz @sheriffsmeadow for coming out with us and sharing your expertise on identifying wetland 🍃plants! ✨Stay tuned, results will be coming within the year after processing and analysis! #marthasvineyard #wetlands #plants #study #nitrogen #science #nature #coves #pond
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🌿In these past few weeks we joined scientists 👩‍🔬 from @mblwoodshole and spent time out in the coves 🛶💧of #edgartowngreatpond and #chilmarkpond @chilmarkpondfoundation collecting wetland plants 🌱 ➡️Why❓to asses how much and what type of #nitrogen they capture…. 👏Thank you @botanicliz @sheriffsmeadow for coming out with us and sharing your expertise on identifying wetland 🍃plants! ✨Stay tuned, results will be coming within the year after processing and analysis! #marthasvineyard #wetlands #plants #study #nitrogen #science #nature #coves #pond
1 month ago
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8/9
EGP: 🦠Cyanobacteria ADVISORY & WATCH - MV CYANO has detected elevated levels of cyanobacteria in Edgartown Great Pond and the EDG Board of Health has issued an ADVISORY, WATCH, and ALERT for regions of Edgartown Great Pond. More details are available via our newsletter and website. #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #edgartown #oakbluffs #vineyardhaven #westtisbury #chilmark #aquinnah #capeandislands #beach #pond #cyanobacteria #mvcyano #publichealth #waterquality
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EGP: 🦠Cyanobacteria ADVISORY & WATCH - MV CYANO has detected elevated levels of cyanobacteria in Edgartown Great Pond and the EDG Board of Health has issued an ADVISORY, WATCH, and ALERT for regions of Edgartown Great Pond. More details are available via our newsletter and website. #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #edgartown #oakbluffs #vineyardhaven #westtisbury #chilmark #aquinnah #capeandislands #beach #pond #cyanobacteria #mvcyano #publichealth #waterquality
1 month ago
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