Sagg Pond Recap

Last month, the Sagg Pond community came together for a research update and engaging conversation about the future of Sagg Pond. After an introduction from Trust President, John v.H. Halsey, Molly Graffam, PhD, shared the preliminary results from Sagg Pond’s first permeable reactive barrier (PRB).

PRBs act as an underground sponge, removing nitrogen and other contaminants from groundwater before they reach Sagg Pond. With no aboveground structures, they’re virtually invisible. We actually walked right past them after the presentation!

Installed in October of 2023, the pilot PRB is already reducing nutrients flowing into Sagg Ponds from this site by 40% (read more here). Permitting for the next PRB is in the works, and prospective future sites are still being identified.

This critical remediation work is only possible because of the passion and generosity of the Sagg Pond community. We need your help to protect Sagg Pond’s future. Please make a gift to help ensure a healthier Sagg Pond - not just today, but for future generations.