Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than spending time in and around the Island’s ponds and waterways. As we head into warmer months, it’s important to stay informed about cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) and know how to recognize potential blooms. MV CYANO helps keep the community updated with weekly pond monitoring reports and cyanobacteria risk levels determined by the Island Boards of Health. Each risk level includ

The 2025 Chilmark Pond Ecosystem Monitoring Report (EMR) is now available! The yearly EMR’s provide an assessment of CHP based on the ongoing monitoring and analysis of water quality conditions over time. In the 2025 CHP EMR learn about: · Chilmark Pond cyanobacteria concentration trends throughout the years · The 2025 results of the LG Sonic Buoy – Did it work? · Plans for 2026 and MORE Sneak Peak: “In response to recurring cyanobacteria blooms and po

Chilmark Pond Foundation Community Briefing Highlights On Thursday, April 16 th Chilmark Pond Foundation held a community briefing and presentation that discussed the 2025 LG-Sonic Buoy results, dredging updates and a preview of our 2025 Chilmark Pond Ecosystem Monitoring report. One of the most popular topics on people’s minds is the 2025 Buoy results… here are some highlights! The LG Sonic Buoy was launched on July 23 rd 2025. This buoy is a tool meant to reduce the growt