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 localized areas of concern. We are getting ready for the July 2025 cleanup/muck-to-mulch harvest!

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Julia has been helping raise awareness and funds at for the Fresh Pond environmental restoration. Read more for how you can contribute to her gofund.me campaign and help clean up our aquifer, drinking water, lakes, estuaries and bays.

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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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Evidence that Fresh Pond can potentially return to healthful, year round, crystaline clear conditions.

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