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
“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
Harvesting Blue Crabs at Georgica Pond is a time honored tradition. For the past week there has been an overcrowding of crabbers in violation of the Town Code rules on shellfishing. The marine patrol has stepped up their patrols and … Read more
In recent days the water quality of Georgica Pond has significantly deteriorated.
As summer progresses, the pond water warms and nutrients and bacteria continue to flow into the pond, making conditions ripe for explosive plant growth … Read more
There are many compelling reasons to have a native plant buffer along the edge of Georgica Pond and other local waterbodies. In pre-colonial times, the shoreline of Georgica Pond was most likely a brackish … Read more