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EGP Update
EGP Update Most recent cut stats: EGP was opened to ocean on March 10th and was tidal for 8 days. This was a bit shy of the 9-11 ideal target. Tidal exchanges increase salinity and water clarity. The elevation on 3/10/25 was ~3.64 ft NAVD88 (4.02 ft LMSL). Following the 8 day cut the elevation […]
Year round science team
Meet the year round science team! Scientific Program Manager Owen Porterfield is an islander born and raised, who developed a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of his island home at an early age. Years spent hiking the Vineyard’s numerous trails and beaches left him with the realization that not only are the Island’s natural […]
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars! GPF is busy this spring and we want YOU to join us! More information to come. Keep your eye out for the reminders!
EGP Cut Update
EGP Elevation Continues to Rise Our science team is continuously checking our pond elevation logger which collects data every 30 minutes. As of 10am on Friday February 14th Edgartown Great Pond had an elevation of about 3.94 feet at local mean sea level (LMSL), which exceeds the minimum elevation needed for a successful cut. The […]
So Long, Farewell
So Long, Farewell🎶 After four years with Great Pond Foundation, David Bouck, who for the past two years has served as Director of Science & Collaboration, has decided to step down from his position with the Foundation. David joined our team in 2021 and brought a watershed perspective to our work and enhanced our ability […]
Tools of the Trade
Tools of the Trade Learn about our most used science tools! Great Pond Foundation’s science team works hard to assess pond health and collect quality data. Our data collection would not be possible without our science equipment. Here are some of our most used science tools. Water Quality Meter The most utilized tool for our […]
Sneak Peek Of The Off-Season
Sneak Peek Of The Off-Season 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. The work doesn’t slow down in the off-season for the science team. In 2024 we collected data from 19 ponds and we will continue […]
2024 Grants
2024 Grants As a non-profit organization, Great Pond Foundation relies on donations and grants to support our annual operating budget. Community support makes our work possible, and we are extremely grateful! Grants support approximately 20% of our annual budget. Here is an overview of the grants received in 2024: Edey Foundation This grant supports investigating […]
Off-Season Nutrient Sampling
Off-Season Nutrient Sampling Every year, the Great Pond Foundation collects regular water quality and nutrient (primarily nitrogen & phosphorus) data on Edgartown Great Pond throughout June-October. This timeframe captures the hottest and busiest times of the year for life in and around the Pond. But what does water quality look like during the off-season (November-May)? […]
2024 Outreach Recap
2024 OUTREACH RECAP Great Pond Foundation works year-round to fulfill our mission: To cultivate the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education. We engage in events because protecting our precious ponds requires an Island of informed and engaged community members. Be sure to join us at our 2025 events! Here is […]