Current Events & Updates

Doug Reece of the LPA Board presents a $5,000 donation to Michael Gately toward a new pump-out/patrol boat for the Tisbury Harbormaster
LPA is researching the possibilities for Urine Diversion on the Island - which would greatly reduce the amount of nitrogen getting into our ponds.
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Seeking Part-time Executive Coordinator

The Lagoon Pond Association (LPA), a community-based environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the ecological health of Lagoon Pond on Martha’s Vineyard, seeks a part-time Executive Coordinator to support daily operations and advance its mission. Reporting to the President and working closely with the Board of Directors, this role manages administrative and board support functions (including scheduling, meeting coordination, and minutes), communications and community engagement (website updates, membership records, social media, newsletters), and event and program coordination. The position also offers hands-on participation in environmental fieldwork such as biodiversity surveys and water quality monitoring. Ideal candidates are highly organized, proactive, strong communicators who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and are motivated by environmental stewardship and community involvement. Part time @ $50/hour.

If interested, send email with resume or other applicable information to sherrycountryman@gmail.com

Get Involved

We welcome new members, both individual and business, to the Lagoon Pond Association (LPA). The LPA is a public interest group dedicated to improving the quality of the environment around Lagoon Pond on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. LPA members have the opportunity to keep up to date on critical issues influencing the water quality in the Lagoon through both our own programs and more generally by affecting the policies and actions of several governmental entities that have influence on the environment around the pond.

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Our Impact

30+

Years Serving Communities

The LPA was formed 1n 1989 by the merging of two similar organizations: the Oklahoma Association in Tisbury and the Eastville-Lagoon Association in Oak Bluffs. Both had the same essential mission—to protect and preserve Lagoon Pond. In 1989 they “came to their senses” and merged to become a single, stronger voice.

573+

Acres impacted

The Lagoon Pond estuarine system is a simple estuary with a single armored inlet through the barrier beach. Its 3,889 acre watershed is situated along the eastern edge of Martha’s Vineyard and is bounded by the Sengekontacket Pond watershed to the east. Lagoon Pond itself is 573 acres and lies in a north/south orientation with one small tributary cove referred to as the West Arm, and the main tidal reach consisting of a lower , middle and upper basin based upon geomorphologic features.