Bright blue-green dots in Fresh Pond signal concern in open water. It’s best to apply the “when in doubt, stay out” rule while the dots persist.
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Julia Weisenberg raised $1,596 for Fresh Pond cleanup on her GoFundMe for her Musselman Marathon Swim-Bike-Run.
Way to go, Julia!
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A new family of ducklings, brothers and sisters enjoying the summer warmth…
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Repeating last year’s “harvest and regrowth” success, today the pond is once again clear down to your toes! With a follow up in August, Fresh Pond should be fresh all summer.
This fall work begins on the durable long-term answer, reducing the nitrogen load on the aquifer, creeks, and bays.
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July cleanup completed. Clarity improving. Biological survey shows “good recreational conditions.”
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Dr. Ken Wagner heading out by kayak with underwater camera equipment on board. He found generally health conditions in the pond at this time.
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Thanks to member and supporter contributions, Fresh Pond’s second annual “muck to mulch” harvest was compeleted in time for the July 4th weekend!
Thank you for your continuing support. Watch these pages for observations, data, and upcoming plans to build on success in restoring this beautiful environmental jewel.
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Recent improvements in water clarity are reason for optimism, but be aware of some highly localized areas of concern. We are getting ready for the July 2025 cleanup/muck-to-mulch harvest!
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Sponsored by Pure Soul, Hydrotech Filtration, Reich Eklund, Marie Eiffel, Binder Pools, Rams Head Inn and “anonymous” — Fresh Pond’s celebration is a happening thing!
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Less than 1 meter of clarity measured on Memorial Day, but help in on the way!
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Fresh Pond continues to demonstrate resilience after this summer's cleanup work.
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Julia reports on her marathon training swims last week: cool, crisp, with hawks overhead!
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Loss of crytal clarity is expected during seasonal turnover, but still nearly two meters of visibility!
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Another round of sampling and testing next weekend.
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Great swimming last week!
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Subjectively, Fresh Pond is far cleaner and fresher than our bays.
DEC laboratory testing will give us the precise information on the impact of this year's cleanup.
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Mighty Montauk "Olympic Triathalon" marathoner switches from training in the bay to Fresh Pond!
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Olympic swimmer Julia Weisenberg coming in from training.
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