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
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
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.
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
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