Cyanaobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae (cyano means blue in Greek), have been a concern at Georgica Pond since 2012. A natural part of the ecosystem, they are an ancient … Read more
Back in October 2024, Stony Brook University officially marked the investiture of the Endowed Chair of Coastal Ecology and Conservation for Dr. Christopher Gobler. Dr. Gobler is a world leader on harmful algal blooms and coastal issues … Read more
The Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation deeply mourns the loss of our President, Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright.
Jon died on Friday, November 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Along with Priscilla Rattazzi, Annie Hall, and Anna Chapman, Jon was … Read more
No one in their right mind would empty ten bags of fertilizer into Georgica Pond or any other local waterbody (ten, 40-lb bags of 10-10-10 equates to 40 pounds of nitrogen). But that is exactly … Read more
