Coastal ponds
Coastal ponds
October 1, 2020
Dangerous Toxins Found in Island Ponds, Alarming Scientists
Preliminary sampling and analysis from researchers with the University of New Hampshire have revealed high levels of dangerous toxins from cyanobacteriain many of the Island’s ponds.
March 2, 2020
Coastal Ponds on the Brink, MVC Report Finds
Martha’s Vineyard’s 13 coastal ponds are unique, globally rare estuarine ecosystems that dot the edges of Island.
April 3, 2019
Warning Signs and Success Stories for Island Ponds and Estuaries
A three-year study by the Martha's Vineyard Commission revealed both continued high levels of nitrogen in some ponds, while others showed improvement.
December 12, 2018
Record Quahaug Spawn Is Boon for Island Ponds
A record quahaug spawn at the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group comes as a boon to Island towns this year where saltwater ponds are seeded annually as part of shellfish management programs.
September 25, 2018
MVC Lands Major Grant to Restore Lagoon Pond
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission landed a $250,000 federal grant this week for an innovative project to reduce groundwater pollution in Lagoon Pond.
April 2, 2018
MVC Outlines Nitrogen Reduction Plan for Pond Health
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission presented a water quality management policy with an emphasis on the high nitrogen in coastal ponds.
March 15, 2018
Forum Discusses Phragmites Harvesting to Lower Nitrogen in Ponds
Phragmites can be a valuable tool for removing nitrogen in Vineyard ponds, according to new research presented to a packed meeting in the West Tisbury Library Monday afternoon.
March 12, 2018
Water Levels in Great Ponds Reach Historic High
Torrents of rain from recent storms have caused Vineyard Great Ponds to rise to historic levels, threatening shellfish and surrounding homes.
March 6, 2018
Phragmites Could Play Key Role in Health of Coastal Ponds
Regular removal of phragmites is an effective and efficient way to improve the health of coastal ponds, a study has found.
February 22, 2018
Edgartown Great Pond Comeback Is Communal Effort
The overall health of the Edgartown Great Pond has shown significant improvement over the past decade, according to a report released Tuesday from the nonprofit Great Pond Foundation.
