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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more