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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
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
2 days ago
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Today felt like a safari as we ventured to the heads of coves of #EdgartownGreatPond. We are joined by scientists from @mblwoodshole and @sheriffsmeadow in order to identify and collect #wetland plants and assess how much and what type of #nitrogen they capture. Wetland plants 🌱 may be one of the solutions to combatting nitrogen pollution. Stay tuned 🗓️, results will be coming within the year. Preliminary data 📈 are promising. Wetlands capture both carbon and nitrogen and are good for the ponds💧 and the planet 🌏. Thanks 🙏 to our collaborators and to all those who provided access. #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #greatpnd #pond #natureisthesolution #plants #boat #kayak #science #collaboration
Today felt like a safari as we ventured to the heads of coves of #EdgartownGreatPond. We are joined by scientists from @mblwoodshole and @sheriffsmeadow in order to identify and collect #wetland plants and assess how much and what type of #nitrogen they capture. Wetland plants 🌱 may be one of the solutions to combatting nitrogen pollution. Stay tuned 🗓️, results will be coming within the year. Preliminary data 📈 are promising. Wetlands capture both carbon and nitrogen and are good for the ponds💧 and the planet 🌏. Thanks 🙏 to our collaborators and to all those who provided access. #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #greatpnd #pond #natureisthesolution #plants #boat #kayak #science #collaboration
2 weeks ago
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A dead Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis)  has been reported on the Edgartown Great Pond beach 🏖️, to the west of the breach area. These stinging colonial organisms show up in our waters from time to time. They are not jellyfish 🪼 but rather a siphonophore. According to @noaa “Beachcombers be warned⚠️: The stalwart man o’ war may still sting you even weeks after having washed ashore.” #beachcombers #beachcombers #beachlife #southshore #marthasvineyard #mvy #edgartown #edgartowngreatpond #beach #portugesemanofwar #siphonophore
A dead Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis) has been reported on the Edgartown Great Pond beach 🏖️, to the west of the breach area. These stinging colonial organisms show up in our waters from time to time. They are not jellyfish 🪼 but rather a siphonophore. According to @noaa “Beachcombers be warned⚠️: The stalwart man o’ war may still sting you even weeks after having washed ashore.” #beachcombers #beachcombers #beachlife #southshore #marthasvineyard #mvy #edgartown #edgartowngreatpond #beach #portugesemanofwar #siphonophore
2 weeks ago
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Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
Summer 😎is flying by with another busy week for MV CYANO! Swipe ➡️ to see the updated 🗺️ maps from this sampling week. As always, be sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations (last slide) and check out our website for weekly updates on your favorite 💧 pond! 🔗 in bio ☝️ #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #august #summer #data #ponds #coastal #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #waterquality #maps #weekly #testing #updates #capeandislands #birds #calm #outside #sun #bloom
2 weeks ago
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After a long field 🛶season of collecting data, we spend the winter ❄️ analyzing and finding the “story” 📖 within the ponds. Our 2024 Ecosystem Monitoring Report for Edgartown Great Pond is out and you will want to read this one ‼️The 2024 summer ☀️represented a period of RESILIENCE and REBOUND for the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. Learn more about this rebound in report… link 🔗 in bio 👆

#edgartowngreatpond #ecosystemmonitoringreport #waterquality #waterqualitytesting #2024 #resilience #rebound #report #science
After a long field 🛶season of collecting data, we spend the winter ❄️ analyzing and finding the “story” 📖 within the ponds. Our 2024 Ecosystem Monitoring Report for Edgartown Great Pond is out and you will want to read this one ‼️The 2024 summer ☀️represented a period of RESILIENCE and REBOUND for the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. Learn more about this rebound in report… link 🔗 in bio 👆

#edgartowngreatpond #ecosystemmonitoringreport #waterquality #waterqualitytesting #2024 #resilience #rebound #report #science
After a long field 🛶season of collecting data, we spend the winter ❄️ analyzing and finding the “story” 📖 within the ponds. Our 2024 Ecosystem Monitoring Report for Edgartown Great Pond is out and you will want to read this one ‼️The 2024 summer ☀️represented a period of RESILIENCE and REBOUND for the Edgartown Great Pond ecosystem. Learn more about this rebound in report… link 🔗 in bio 👆 #edgartowngreatpond #ecosystemmonitoringreport #waterquality #waterqualitytesting #2024 #resilience #rebound #report #science
4 weeks ago
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5/8
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! 

➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
We hope everyone is staying cool 😎 during these hot summer days! ☀️This was a big week for our science team 🛶 and MV CYANO! We tested 11 ponds in these past few days 🦠 Here are the updated MV CYANO maps 🗺️ from this sampling week. Please make sure to follow MV CYANO recommendations! ➡️ check out our MV CYANO page on our website for weekly updates on your favorite pond! 🔗 in bio #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #science #summer #hot #july #waterquality #cyanobacteria #bloom #map #update #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #pond
1 month ago
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GPF is proud 🤩 to announce 📣 that we are the recipient of a SNEP RESTORATION CAPITAL MINI-GRANT! 

This grant helped us purchase a replacement YSI! 
Swipe right ➡️ to read more…

Thank you 🙏 @raestuaries for supporting our ponds! 

#grant #science #thankful #greatpondfoundation #waterquality #ysi #exo #data #thankyou
GPF is proud 🤩 to announce 📣 that we are the recipient of a SNEP RESTORATION CAPITAL MINI-GRANT! 

This grant helped us purchase a replacement YSI! 
Swipe right ➡️ to read more…

Thank you 🙏 @raestuaries for supporting our ponds! 

#grant #science #thankful #greatpondfoundation #waterquality #ysi #exo #data #thankyou
GPF is proud 🤩 to announce 📣 that we are the recipient of a SNEP RESTORATION CAPITAL MINI-GRANT! 

This grant helped us purchase a replacement YSI! 
Swipe right ➡️ to read more…

Thank you 🙏 @raestuaries for supporting our ponds! 

#grant #science #thankful #greatpondfoundation #waterquality #ysi #exo #data #thankyou
GPF is proud 🤩 to announce 📣 that we are the recipient of a SNEP RESTORATION CAPITAL MINI-GRANT! 

This grant helped us purchase a replacement YSI! 
Swipe right ➡️ to read more…

Thank you 🙏 @raestuaries for supporting our ponds! 

#grant #science #thankful #greatpondfoundation #waterquality #ysi #exo #data #thankyou
GPF is proud 🤩 to announce 📣 that we are the recipient of a SNEP RESTORATION CAPITAL MINI-GRANT! This grant helped us purchase a replacement YSI! Swipe right ➡️ to read more… Thank you 🙏 @raestuaries for supporting our ponds! #grant #science #thankful #greatpondfoundation #waterquality #ysi #exo #data #thankyou
1 month ago
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Thank you Island community for celebrating 🙌 the ponds with us at Sengekontacket! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Seeing the life 🐠🦀🐚in the pond is one of the best ways to connect and understand their natural magnificence! Thank you to @friendsofsengekontacket @islandspiritkayak and @marthasvineyardculturalcouncil  for collaborating with us!

#seinenet #sengekontacketpond #biodiversity #greatpondfoundation #science #scientist #water #fish #crabs #identify #touch #buckets #summer #july
Thank you Island community for celebrating 🙌 the ponds with us at Sengekontacket! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Seeing the life 🐠🦀🐚in the pond is one of the best ways to connect and understand their natural magnificence! Thank you to @friendsofsengekontacket @islandspiritkayak and @marthasvineyardculturalcouncil for collaborating with us! #seinenet #sengekontacketpond #biodiversity #greatpondfoundation #science #scientist #water #fish #crabs #identify #touch #buckets #summer #july
1 month ago
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Owen Porterfield

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 resources incredibly unique, they’re also incredibly fragile if not […]

Emily Reddington

Executive Director

Emily, a field and laboratory biologist, has spent her career studying coastal waters, conservation genetics, and deep-sea hydrothermal vents.  As Executive Director of Great Pond Foundation, Emily advocates for the data-driven and scientifically informed management of Martha’s Vineyard coastal ponds. Emily and her team have been monitoring the ecosystem health of Edgartown Great Pond year-round […]

Carly Inghram

Science Communication Manager

Carly Inghram grew up in Bethlehem, New Hampshire where she learned to love the environment and appreciate all it has to offer. She graduated from Saint Michael’s College in 2023 earning a B.S in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology. Her academic journey complemented by immersive experiences has contributed to her growing interest in […]