The Piping Plover and the Health of Georgica Pond Each spring, a familiar but often unseen visitor returns to the shores of Georgica Pond. The piping plover—a small, sand-colored shorebird—arrives quietly along the ocean beach, blending almost seamlessly into its surroundings. With
Dear Friends, Recent news reports referencing “flesh-eating bacteria” in Georgica Pond have understandably raised concerns within the community. We want to provide important context to ensure the public has accurate, science-based information. Following the report, we spoke directly with Dr. Christopher Gobler,
Georgica Pond is unlike many coastal ponds along Long Island’s South Fork. For most of the year, it remains naturally closed off from the Atlantic Ocean by a barrier beach. Only twice annually do the East Hampton Town Trustees open the pond to
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that a large number of dead geese have recently been discovered at Georgica Pond. The incident has been reported to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and appropriate health authorities. While
A Fall Tradition That Sustains Our Water Thursday morning brought an important seasonal moment to Georgica Pond: the bi-annual mechanical opening to the Atlantic Ocean. Under crisp fall skies, the East Hampton Town Trustees carved a channel through the beach berm, allowing the