Without public access to Wainscott Pond, as the owners of the pond, the East Hampton Town Trustees have been unable to monitor the water quality in Wainscott Pond which is besieged annually by blue green algae bloom during the summer months. With warmer temperatures, blue green algae is expected, however, leaving Wainscott Pond without maintenance such as dredging, the water conditions may become become toxic – harmful or dangerous to humans and pets or wildlife.
Published June 9th, 2024-
For several years, the Trustees have worked with Dr. Christopher Gobler of The Gobler Laboratory of of Stony Brook Southampton to monitor and report annually at a Trustee televised meeting for the public to hear, about the water quality in various Trustee waters.
Based on discussions with Dr. Gobler, the Trustee’s subcommittee and he review the laboratory’s report in depth to plan for the following year. Dr. Gobler’s recommendations are then presented to the Trustee board. The Trustees now have years of data that is vital to compare from year to year how the the waters are changing and how best to remediate the issues.
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This week’s news that the 30 acres located south of Wainscott Main Street , contiguous to Wainscott Pond, may be purchased through the Community Preservation Fund for the sum of 56 million dollars.
Currently the CPF has 85 million dollars. If the sale were to advance and go through, it would be the largest acquisition in purchase price in the history of the fund.
In a recent press release, the Trustee’s Clerk, Francis J. Bock, said that should the thirty acres be purchased it would be the first time that public access to Wainscott Pond would permit the Trustees to “monitor and increase necessary improvements. Our commitment to restoring the health of this imparied water body is unwavering, and we are eager to work together on initiatives that will combat harmful algal blooms and protect our community’s valuable aquatic ecosystems for future generations.”
The East Hampton Town town board will hold a hearing on October 17th as to the possible purchase of the property.
Francis J. Bock said the Trustees are “thrilled to collaborate with the town on improving the water quality in Wainscott Pond.”
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