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We’re Hiring
GPF seeks Director of Operations and Communications: The Great Pond Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, established in 1998 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. GPF’s team is small and dynamic and […]
Gratitude List 2023
As the sun shines above the Pond on this Thanksgiving morning, the quiet beauty inspires a profound sense of gratitude. The living waters of our Island feed the community mind, body, and spirit. We want to thank you, our Island community, who helps to cultivate the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems. On behalf of […]
EGP Fall Cut
Great Pond Cut Scheduled- Edgartown Great Pond will be cut to the Atlantic Ocean the morning of Friday, September 29th, 2023 by the Town of Edgartown. The elevation of the Great Pond is currently 3.67 feet above Local Mean Sea Level (LMSL) and the cut is timed to coincide with the spring tide of the […]
Two Coves Closed to Shellfishing
Two Coves of EGP Closed to Shellfishing by Mass DMF Slough and Wintucket Coves of Edgartown Great Pond were “CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING” by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (Mass DMF) “as of sunrise on September 14, 2023” according to a letter sent to Edgartown Selectboard dated September 13, 2023. The letter details a change […]
Scientists Studying MV Groundwater
According to the recent article in the New York Times, the US is consuming groundwater “like there is no tomorrow”. According to USGS (US Geological Survey) Groundwater is water that exists underground in saturated zones beneath the land surface. The upper surface of the saturated zone is called the water table. Contrary to popular belief, […]
Cut Update
It has been a while since our latest cut update, so we wanted to celebrate the smashing success of the April cut which stayed open and tidal for 20+ days following winter dredging by the Town of Edgartown. This is excellent news for Edgartown Great Pond and all the life within its depths. We have […]
GPF Annual Report – 2022
We are proud to bring you Great Pond Foundation’s Annual Report – 2022. Please join Great Pond Foundation in our efforts to cultivate the resilience of our coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education. It is going to take an Island of informed and engaged community members to protect our precious ponds. ~ Discover […]
Congratulations David
Please join GPF in congratulating David Bouck on his promotion to Director of Science and Collaboration. In this newly created position, David oversees the Foundation’s scientific endeavors and collaborative efforts. David originally joined GPF’s team in February 2021 as our Watershed Outreach Manager. During his time at GPF David has demonstrated excellence in fostering collaborative […]
Cut Failure
When Is The Next Cut? The question on everyone’s mind is: When will Edgartown Great Pond be cut? Edgartown Great Pond was cut open to the Atlantic Ocean on the morning of Saturday March 11th, 2023. It was a windy morning and unfortunately the barrier beach re-sealed before the pond could drain and flush. The […]
EGP March Cut
Edgartown Great Pond to Be Cut Saturday Edgartown Shellfish Constable, Rob Morrison, confirmed today, Friday, that Edartown Great Pond will be cut to the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday morning, March 11th, 2023. Salinity remains critically low and the last several pond cuts have not stayed open long enough for a pond-wide flush that decreases nutrient […]