Congratulations Dr. Gobler! Back in October 2024, Stony Brook University officially marked the investiture of the Endowed Chair of Coastal Ecology and Conservation for Dr. Christopher Gobler. Dr. Gobler is a world leader on harmful algal blooms and coastal issues which are
The Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation deeply mourns the loss of our President, Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright. Jon died on Friday, November 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Along with Priscilla Rattazzi, Annie Hall, and Anna Chapman, Jon was a founder
It’s time to say goodbye! No one in their right mind would empty ten bags of fertilizer into Georgica Pond or any other local waterbody (ten, 40-lb bags of 10-10-10 equates to 40 pounds of nitrogen). But that is exactly what you
The first two bald eagle nest trees at Georgica Pond succumbed to the southern pine beetle. We are searching for a new nest, but in the meantime, the eagles are still hunting at Georgica Pond. Enjoy these two spectacular photographs taken by
The Georgica Pond watershed is large—nearly 4,000 acres—with some 2,000 homes within it. If you live in the Georgica Pond watershed, you can make a difference to its future. Your actions matter and I’m counting on you. As one of the great