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Ancient, Abundant, Ubiquitous & Deadly

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by

Ancient

Blue-green algae, more properly referred to as cyanobacteria—they are not algae—are one of the oldest forms of life on earth. Neither plant nor animal, they are true bacteria in their own kingdom. But they are a bacteria that can … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged anatoxin, blue-green algae, cyanobacteria, dermatoxins, hepatoxins, lichen, Prochlorococcus

Fertilizer Alert!

Georgica Cove

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by

November 1 is rapidly approaching and with it the deadline to stop using fertilizer in Suffolk County. According to the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan cooler temperatures slow plant growth and the bacterial activity in the soil so that soluble … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged Bridge Gardens, fertilizer, Nitrogen, Perfect earth, phosphorous

Georgica Pond, fall 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by

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

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

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

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Juan Trippe and the Big Hole at Georgica Pond

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by

“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

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