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The Georgica Gut and the future of Georgica Pond

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 by mhnsn1

The Georgica Pond Gut was opened by the East Hampton Town Trustees on October 22, 2018 and closed naturally on July 25, 2019—nine months later. During this time the pond became a tidal lagoon, except for 3 weeks in March … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged east hampton town trustees, Gobler lab, sandpiper, trustees

A Bridge Across Georgica Pond

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by mhnsn1

Georgica Pond has always been a cherished resource. Access to its water and the right to fish, crab and enjoy Georgica Pond has been contested for centuries.

Back in 1833 The East Hampton Town Trustees sued several gentlemen from Southampton … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged bridge, drawing a seine, Georgica Cove, seine

Congratulations to our Friends

Posted on June 24, 2019July 22, 2019 by mhnsn1

Congratulations to our friends at The Nature Conservancy for dedicating their Wetland Wastewater Treatment System today at the Uplands Farm Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor. County Executive Steve Bellone and partners joined in the celebration. 

The new system will remove … Read more

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Did you receive this mailer?

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by mhnsn1
Click this image and find out more about the funding available for Eco-Friendly septic systems.

Did you receive this mailer from the Town of East Hampton? If not, you can pick one up at Town Hall. The mailer explains how you may be eligible for up to $46,000 in grants & rebates for a new … Read more

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The Great Georgica Pond Pump Out

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by mhnsn1

Nitrogen is the culprit in most cases when it comes to triggering harmful algal blooms, and at Georgica Pond, 50% of the nitrogen is coming from septic systems. That is why FOGP is advocating for installation of the low-nitrogen septic … Read more

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged algal blooms, septic, septic maintenance, tank lids

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