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Author: mhnsn1

Georgica Pond, fall 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by mhnsn1

The East Hampton Town Trustees opened Georgica Pond yesterday. The twice yearly opening restores the pond and promotes the migration of fish and other species.… Read more

Posted in eNewsletter

The Little Fish that Could

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by mhnsn1

There is perhaps no other fish better adapted to the conditions at Georgica Pond than the Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus). This small, plain-looking fish plays a major role in the ecology of Georgica Pond, is an important economic resource, … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged Mummichog, skylab, Stony Brook University

Woodchip Box Polishing Units

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by mhnsn1

By Dr. Stuart Waugh, Dr. Chris Gobler and Caitlin Asato
The New York Center For Clean Water Technology

If you’re planning to install a new low-nitrogen septic system, the addition of a simple box of woodchips to the system can … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter

Juan Trippe and the Big Hole at Georgica Pond

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by mhnsn1

“In one fell swoop, we have shrunken the earth.” 

—Juan Trippe. 

There is perhaps no single individual in recent history who had more of an impact on Georgica Pond than Juan Trippe. This may be surprising to some, but as … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged Army Corp of Engineers, trippe

Notice! How to legally harvest Blue Crabs

Posted on August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 by mhnsn1

Harvesting Blue Crabs at Georgica Pond is a time honored tradition. For the past week there has been an overcrowding of crabbers in violation of the Town Code rules on shellfishing. The marine patrol has stepped up their patrols and … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged blue crab, crabbing, town code

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