Throughout the year the Atlantic surf pounds the beach at Georgica Pond. The tidal surge, spray, wind and waves all act together to deposit sand on the beach, dune and in the pond. Sometimes, all this sand deposition can be undone by
We have had a lot of rain lately and you’ve probably noticed that some roads drain well and some roads are chronically flooded. There are a lot of variables that contribute to flooded roads, and clogged leaching basins are just one of
What species of bird… Eats roadkill, Steals nests from other birds, Falls out of its nest, Kills its own kind? Our national symbol, the bald eagle, that’s what. It’s no wonder Ben Franklin called it, “A bird of bad moral character.” Our
Inside the thick, knobby shell of the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a velvety creature that is constantly filtering seawater—this is how it feeds itself. As filter feeders, these bivalves can improve water clarity and reduce the intensity and prevalence of harmful