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With summer ☀️ nearly here, the MV CYANO 🦠program will be back in full swing!

➡️ Make sure to check ✔️out our new and improved MV CYANO page. We hope you find this updated page more user friendly for checking the status of the ponds💧! Thank you Al Reed, for your help and hard work 👏! And a special thanks to Fernando Lana for assisting with the Portuguese translations! 
Check out the updated MV CYANO site, link in bio 👆

➡️ Want to learn about the 2024 MV CYANO data? Check out our annual MV CYANO presentation recording from yesterday! This is available on YouTube and our MV CYANO page, link in bio 👆

#thankyou #announcment #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #summer #water #ponds #data #science #website #coastalponds #stats #capeandislands #marthasvineyard
With summer ☀️ nearly here, the MV CYANO 🦠program will be back in full swing! ➡️ Make sure to check ✔️out our new and improved MV CYANO page. We hope you find this updated page more user friendly for checking the status of the ponds💧! Thank you Al Reed, for your help and hard work 👏! And a special thanks to Fernando Lana for assisting with the Portuguese translations! Check out the updated MV CYANO site, link in bio 👆 ➡️ Want to learn about the 2024 MV CYANO data? Check out our annual MV CYANO presentation recording from yesterday! This is available on YouTube and our MV CYANO page, link in bio 👆 #thankyou #announcment #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #summer #water #ponds #data #science #website #coastalponds #stats #capeandislands #marthasvineyard
7 days ago
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1/9
🚨Don’t forget, tomorrow is our annual MV CYANO 🦠public presentation. Join us and local municipal Health Agents at 4pm via zoom to learn about the MV CYANO 2024 monitoring results! 

Zoom link in bio👆

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #ponds #cyanobacteria #data #presentation #summer #feildseason #monitoring #water #coastalponds #science #2024data #stats #capeandislands
🚨Don’t forget, tomorrow is our annual MV CYANO 🦠public presentation. Join us and local municipal Health Agents at 4pm via zoom to learn about the MV CYANO 2024 monitoring results! Zoom link in bio👆 #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #ponds #cyanobacteria #data #presentation #summer #feildseason #monitoring #water #coastalponds #science #2024data #stats #capeandislands
1 week ago
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2/9
MV CYANO Series Part 4: 

2024 was a big year for our MV CYANO 🦠 program! Join us this 👉THURSDAY, MAY 1st at 4PM via zoom for our annual MV CYANO public presentation. 

⭐️This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and in-depth results 📈 from the 2024 monitoring season💧. 

See you on Thursday! 
Zoom link in bio👆

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #ponds #cyanobacteria #data #presentation #summer #feildseason #monitoring #water #coastalponds #science #2024data #stats #capeandislands
MV CYANO Series Part 4: 2024 was a big year for our MV CYANO 🦠 program! Join us this 👉THURSDAY, MAY 1st at 4PM via zoom for our annual MV CYANO public presentation. ⭐️This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and in-depth results 📈 from the 2024 monitoring season💧. See you on Thursday! Zoom link in bio👆 #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #marthasvineyard #ponds #cyanobacteria #data #presentation #summer #feildseason #monitoring #water #coastalponds #science #2024data #stats #capeandislands
1 week ago
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3/9
MV CYANO Series Part 3: 

After collecting the samples, cyanobacteria 🦠concentrations are measured 📏 in the same day using a bbe Moldaenke Fluoroprobe. The Fluoroprobe is a spectral fluorometer that can estimate phytoplankton abundance through fluorescence of pigments unique to individual algal groups. After the data 📊 is reviewed by the Islands Boards of Health (BOH), MV CYANO releases coordinated color-coded maps 🗺️ indicating the cyanobacteria bloom risk level. Signage is also posted along the shores if 🟡YELLOW, 🟠ORANGE, or 🔴RED risk levels are present. 

Learn more about the MV CYANO program on our website. Link in bio👆

Stayed tuned for our 2024 MV CYANO stats! 

#greatpondfoundation #mvcyano #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #water #science #capeandislands #waterquality #summer #mv #data #sampleprocessing #concentrations #health #advisories #maps #ponds
MV CYANO Series Part 3: After collecting the samples, cyanobacteria 🦠concentrations are measured 📏 in the same day using a bbe Moldaenke Fluoroprobe. The Fluoroprobe is a spectral fluorometer that can estimate phytoplankton abundance through fluorescence of pigments unique to individual algal groups. After the data 📊 is reviewed by the Islands Boards of Health (BOH), MV CYANO releases coordinated color-coded maps 🗺️ indicating the cyanobacteria bloom risk level. Signage is also posted along the shores if 🟡YELLOW, 🟠ORANGE, or 🔴RED risk levels are present. Learn more about the MV CYANO program on our website. Link in bio👆 Stayed tuned for our 2024 MV CYANO stats! #greatpondfoundation #mvcyano #marthasvineyard #cyanobacteria #water #science #capeandislands #waterquality #summer #mv #data #sampleprocessing #concentrations #health #advisories #maps #ponds
2 weeks ago
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4/9
MV CYANO Series Part 2:

In the summer😎there is no better place to be than on the pond. It is important to remember to be on the lookout 👀 for green 🟢 blobs and scums, as they could potentially be toxic Cyanobacteria🦠. If you see a potential bloom, please report 📲 it to the corresponding town Board of Health Agent. GPF scientists👨‍🔬will then go to the site and sample the bloom! 

To check out the status of your favorite pond, please visit the MV CYANO page, link in bio👆🏽

➡️Stay tuned for part 3 on how we process the bloom samples! 

#mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #summer #blooms #marthasvineyard #mv #edgartown#tisbury #vineyardhaven #oakbluffs #chilmark #aquinnah #greatpond #cyanobacteria #watersamples #science #water #capeandislands #waterquality #islandlife
MV CYANO Series Part 2: In the summer😎there is no better place to be than on the pond. It is important to remember to be on the lookout 👀 for green 🟢 blobs and scums, as they could potentially be toxic Cyanobacteria🦠. If you see a potential bloom, please report 📲 it to the corresponding town Board of Health Agent. GPF scientists👨‍🔬will then go to the site and sample the bloom! To check out the status of your favorite pond, please visit the MV CYANO page, link in bio👆🏽 ➡️Stay tuned for part 3 on how we process the bloom samples! #mvcyano #greatpondfoundation #summer #blooms #marthasvineyard #mv #edgartown#tisbury #vineyardhaven #oakbluffs #chilmark #aquinnah #greatpond #cyanobacteria #watersamples #science #water #capeandislands #waterquality #islandlife
3 weeks ago
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5/9
MV CYANO Series: Introduction 

With summer☀️just around the corner our MV CYANO program will be back in full swing! 

MV CYANO allows the Island community to learn 📚 about cyanobacteria 🦠 and understand how to be safe around these organisms while still using our precious bodies of water 💧.

👉This is part 1️⃣ of a series dedicated to the MV CYANO program. This series is meant to be a refresher about the program and a look into the steps of collecting 🛶, processing 🔬, and reporting data📈. The MV CYANO program is a resource for you to use during the summer to stay up to date on pond advisories and know what to avoid 🚫when out on the water. 

➡️Stay tuned for part 2! 

Visit our MV CYANO page on our website. Link in bio 👆

#mvcyano #waterquality #cyanobacteria #pond #advisory #health #saftey #summer #fieldseason #science #data #datacollection #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #spring #April #pondhealth #greatpondfoundation
MV CYANO Series: Introduction 

With summer☀️just around the corner our MV CYANO program will be back in full swing! 

MV CYANO allows the Island community to learn 📚 about cyanobacteria 🦠 and understand how to be safe around these organisms while still using our precious bodies of water 💧.

👉This is part 1️⃣ of a series dedicated to the MV CYANO program. This series is meant to be a refresher about the program and a look into the steps of collecting 🛶, processing 🔬, and reporting data📈. The MV CYANO program is a resource for you to use during the summer to stay up to date on pond advisories and know what to avoid 🚫when out on the water. 

➡️Stay tuned for part 2! 

Visit our MV CYANO page on our website. Link in bio 👆

#mvcyano #waterquality #cyanobacteria #pond #advisory #health #saftey #summer #fieldseason #science #data #datacollection #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #spring #April #pondhealth #greatpondfoundation
MV CYANO Series: Introduction 

With summer☀️just around the corner our MV CYANO program will be back in full swing! 

MV CYANO allows the Island community to learn 📚 about cyanobacteria 🦠 and understand how to be safe around these organisms while still using our precious bodies of water 💧.

👉This is part 1️⃣ of a series dedicated to the MV CYANO program. This series is meant to be a refresher about the program and a look into the steps of collecting 🛶, processing 🔬, and reporting data📈. The MV CYANO program is a resource for you to use during the summer to stay up to date on pond advisories and know what to avoid 🚫when out on the water. 

➡️Stay tuned for part 2! 

Visit our MV CYANO page on our website. Link in bio 👆

#mvcyano #waterquality #cyanobacteria #pond #advisory #health #saftey #summer #fieldseason #science #data #datacollection #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #spring #April #pondhealth #greatpondfoundation
MV CYANO Series: Introduction With summer☀️just around the corner our MV CYANO program will be back in full swing! MV CYANO allows the Island community to learn 📚 about cyanobacteria 🦠 and understand how to be safe around these organisms while still using our precious bodies of water 💧. 👉This is part 1️⃣ of a series dedicated to the MV CYANO program. This series is meant to be a refresher about the program and a look into the steps of collecting 🛶, processing 🔬, and reporting data📈. The MV CYANO program is a resource for you to use during the summer to stay up to date on pond advisories and know what to avoid 🚫when out on the water. ➡️Stay tuned for part 2! Visit our MV CYANO page on our website. Link in bio 👆 #mvcyano #waterquality #cyanobacteria #pond #advisory #health #saftey #summer #fieldseason #science #data #datacollection #marthasvineyard #capeandislands #spring #April #pondhealth #greatpondfoundation
4 weeks ago
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6/9
Today we are preparing for the 🌎EARTH DAY CONSERVATION FESTIVAL! We have some fun 🤩 activities planned out and we cannot wait to share them with you! 

🚨Join us and 20 other island nonprofits/groups, in honoring Earth Day this month! 

We encourage each of you to participate in a clean-up 🧹this month on the island or in your hometown! Every price of trash 🗑️ collected truly makes a difference. Rain ☔️ or shine☀️, on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @vineyardconservation will be hosting their 33rd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up from 10am to noon. 

👉After the morning Beach Clean-Ups, head over to the @mvmuseum for the Third Annual Earth Day Conservation Festival with FREE admission for all. The festival includes: opening remarks, a complimentary lunch 🥗 for those who participated in a clean-up, conservation/environmental activities, fun experiments 🧪 and touch ✋tanks, the VCS Trash Awards, and more‼️

⭐️We hope you join us in making a difference this month and swing by the MV Museum on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th from 12-3 PM to learn even more about how the islands conservation groups and nonprofits are leading the effort to protect this beautiful place we call home 🏠! 

#earthday #earthmonth #earthdayeachday #beachcleanup #joinus #conservation #education #stewardship #nonprofit #islandlife #museum #environmentaleducation #learningthroughnature #familyday #activities #greatpondfoundation #prepping #ponds #water #keepitgreen
Today we are preparing for the 🌎EARTH DAY CONSERVATION FESTIVAL! We have some fun 🤩 activities planned out and we cannot wait to share them with you! 

🚨Join us and 20 other island nonprofits/groups, in honoring Earth Day this month! 

We encourage each of you to participate in a clean-up 🧹this month on the island or in your hometown! Every price of trash 🗑️ collected truly makes a difference. Rain ☔️ or shine☀️, on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @vineyardconservation will be hosting their 33rd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up from 10am to noon. 

👉After the morning Beach Clean-Ups, head over to the @mvmuseum for the Third Annual Earth Day Conservation Festival with FREE admission for all. The festival includes: opening remarks, a complimentary lunch 🥗 for those who participated in a clean-up, conservation/environmental activities, fun experiments 🧪 and touch ✋tanks, the VCS Trash Awards, and more‼️

⭐️We hope you join us in making a difference this month and swing by the MV Museum on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th from 12-3 PM to learn even more about how the islands conservation groups and nonprofits are leading the effort to protect this beautiful place we call home 🏠! 

#earthday #earthmonth #earthdayeachday #beachcleanup #joinus #conservation #education #stewardship #nonprofit #islandlife #museum #environmentaleducation #learningthroughnature #familyday #activities #greatpondfoundation #prepping #ponds #water #keepitgreen
Today we are preparing for the 🌎EARTH DAY CONSERVATION FESTIVAL! We have some fun 🤩 activities planned out and we cannot wait to share them with you! 

🚨Join us and 20 other island nonprofits/groups, in honoring Earth Day this month! 

We encourage each of you to participate in a clean-up 🧹this month on the island or in your hometown! Every price of trash 🗑️ collected truly makes a difference. Rain ☔️ or shine☀️, on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @vineyardconservation will be hosting their 33rd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up from 10am to noon. 

👉After the morning Beach Clean-Ups, head over to the @mvmuseum for the Third Annual Earth Day Conservation Festival with FREE admission for all. The festival includes: opening remarks, a complimentary lunch 🥗 for those who participated in a clean-up, conservation/environmental activities, fun experiments 🧪 and touch ✋tanks, the VCS Trash Awards, and more‼️

⭐️We hope you join us in making a difference this month and swing by the MV Museum on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th from 12-3 PM to learn even more about how the islands conservation groups and nonprofits are leading the effort to protect this beautiful place we call home 🏠! 

#earthday #earthmonth #earthdayeachday #beachcleanup #joinus #conservation #education #stewardship #nonprofit #islandlife #museum #environmentaleducation #learningthroughnature #familyday #activities #greatpondfoundation #prepping #ponds #water #keepitgreen
Today we are preparing for the 🌎EARTH DAY CONSERVATION FESTIVAL! We have some fun 🤩 activities planned out and we cannot wait to share them with you! 

🚨Join us and 20 other island nonprofits/groups, in honoring Earth Day this month! 

We encourage each of you to participate in a clean-up 🧹this month on the island or in your hometown! Every price of trash 🗑️ collected truly makes a difference. Rain ☔️ or shine☀️, on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @vineyardconservation will be hosting their 33rd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up from 10am to noon. 

👉After the morning Beach Clean-Ups, head over to the @mvmuseum for the Third Annual Earth Day Conservation Festival with FREE admission for all. The festival includes: opening remarks, a complimentary lunch 🥗 for those who participated in a clean-up, conservation/environmental activities, fun experiments 🧪 and touch ✋tanks, the VCS Trash Awards, and more‼️

⭐️We hope you join us in making a difference this month and swing by the MV Museum on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th from 12-3 PM to learn even more about how the islands conservation groups and nonprofits are leading the effort to protect this beautiful place we call home 🏠! 

#earthday #earthmonth #earthdayeachday #beachcleanup #joinus #conservation #education #stewardship #nonprofit #islandlife #museum #environmentaleducation #learningthroughnature #familyday #activities #greatpondfoundation #prepping #ponds #water #keepitgreen
Today we are preparing for the 🌎EARTH DAY CONSERVATION FESTIVAL! We have some fun 🤩 activities planned out and we cannot wait to share them with you! 🚨Join us and 20 other island nonprofits/groups, in honoring Earth Day this month! We encourage each of you to participate in a clean-up 🧹this month on the island or in your hometown! Every price of trash 🗑️ collected truly makes a difference. Rain ☔️ or shine☀️, on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @vineyardconservation will be hosting their 33rd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up from 10am to noon. 👉After the morning Beach Clean-Ups, head over to the @mvmuseum for the Third Annual Earth Day Conservation Festival with FREE admission for all. The festival includes: opening remarks, a complimentary lunch 🥗 for those who participated in a clean-up, conservation/environmental activities, fun experiments 🧪 and touch ✋tanks, the VCS Trash Awards, and more‼️ ⭐️We hope you join us in making a difference this month and swing by the MV Museum on SATURDAY, APRIL 19th from 12-3 PM to learn even more about how the islands conservation groups and nonprofits are leading the effort to protect this beautiful place we call home 🏠! #earthday #earthmonth #earthdayeachday #beachcleanup #joinus #conservation #education #stewardship #nonprofit #islandlife #museum #environmentaleducation #learningthroughnature #familyday #activities #greatpondfoundation #prepping #ponds #water #keepitgreen
1 month ago
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7/9
📈 EGP Update, 🔬Meet the Science Team, & 📅 Mark Your Calendars. Learn about EGP's current status post cut. Find out how to get involved this spring! Read our newsletter. Link in bio ☝️

#greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #scientists #spring #events #Marthasvineyard #conservation
📈 EGP Update, 🔬Meet the Science Team, & 📅 Mark Your Calendars. Learn about EGP's current status post cut. Find out how to get involved this spring! Read our newsletter. Link in bio ☝️ #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #scientists #spring #events #Marthasvineyard #conservation
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When open to the ocean 🌊the pond follows the tidal cycles 🔄. Tidal exchanges increase ☝️salinity and water clarity. Following the EGP cut✂️, salinity🧂 has increased ⬆️throughout the pond. As of yesterday Wintucket Cove and Lyles Bay had an approximate salinity of 19 ppt which increased 📈by about 9-10 ppt post cut. 👏
#greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #edgartown #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #islandlife #drone #dronephotography #beach #ocean #water #waves #sand #barrierbeach #atlantic #atlanticocean #cut #closed #pondelevation
When open to the ocean 🌊the pond follows the tidal cycles 🔄. Tidal exchanges increase ☝️salinity and water clarity. Following the EGP cut✂️, salinity🧂 has increased ⬆️throughout the pond. As of yesterday Wintucket Cove and Lyles Bay had an approximate salinity of 19 ppt which increased 📈by about 9-10 ppt post cut. 👏
#greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #edgartown #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #islandlife #drone #dronephotography #beach #ocean #water #waves #sand #barrierbeach #atlantic #atlanticocean #cut #closed #pondelevation
When open to the ocean 🌊the pond follows the tidal cycles 🔄. Tidal exchanges increase ☝️salinity and water clarity. Following the EGP cut✂️, salinity🧂 has increased ⬆️throughout the pond. As of yesterday Wintucket Cove and Lyles Bay had an approximate salinity of 19 ppt which increased 📈by about 9-10 ppt post cut. 👏 #greatpondfoundation #edgartowngreatpond #edgartown #marthasvineyard #mv #mvy #islandlife #drone #dronephotography #beach #ocean #water #waves #sand #barrierbeach #atlantic #atlanticocean #cut #closed #pondelevation
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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 […]