On the morning of August 16th, the Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation gathered with members of the community for our 2026 Annual Meeting at The Creeks. Progress Through Partnership A central theme of this year’s meeting was the importance of science, community
The safety and health of our community remain our highest priority. We want to provide residents with the latest available information regarding the ongoing investigation into PFAS contamination that may be associated with the 2023 battery energy storage facility fire at 3
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