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Holes in the Sand

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by mhnsn1

What are these holes?

The odd looking holes in the dune near Georgica Pond are the homes of bank swallows, Riparia riparia, a small, drab swallow which nests in colonies in sandbanks (dunes, bluffs). Like all swallows they feed … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged bluffs, swallows

2019 was an Outstanding Year for the Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation

Posted on May 19, 2020May 20, 2020 by mhnsn1

We hope you enjoy reading our first Annual Report.

We are very proud of our members and supporters who have installed low-nitrogen septic systems—already 34 are in the ground or underway.

… Read more
Posted in eNewsletter

The Long View

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by mhnsn1

The global Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone and Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation wants to let you know what we are doing to keep our long-term scientific monitoring and remediation programs running. Our projects are long term, as is our … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged covid-19, piping plover, plover, telemetry buoy

Pick It Up!

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by mhnsn1

Bacteria originating from dog waste is a common contaminant at places where runoff enters Georgica Pond. The top of Georgica Cove is a prime example. Earlier in the month the Village of East Hampton took another step to address this … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged bacteria, dog, East Hampton Village, Georgica Cove, Rick Lawler

Dredging the Pond

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by mhnsn1

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 … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged beach sand, cooler pond, dredge, dredging, east hampton town trustees, Georgica Cove, letting, sand

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