Toxic Cyanobacteria Amongst Us Here Cyanaobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae (cyano means blue in Greek), have been a concern at Georgica Pond since 2012. A natural part of the ecosystem, they are an ancient unique life form. Why did they
Happy New Year!
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