THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

It's shining! The middle fountain's lights are shinning brightly and such a welcome sight it is! Jasper Johnson and Steve Borkowicz have all three fountains running to full capacity. The fountains are on timers so visit the pond before 10PM when they turn off. Jasper says it is better for the fountains if they run all year long instead of not being exercised the entire winter.
Jasper also says the pump that brings water into the pond from the Assawoman Bay is gone beyond repair and will have to be replaced. He is recommending a system that can be removed from the water during the winter when it is not in use.
We are waiting for jute matting to be delivered so we can install it on the Oyster Lane side of the pond. This matting will hold the sand in place so we can plant through it. As soon as that is done we will plant the emergent grasses. When their roots are established they will keep the sand in place.
The phragmites are beginning to tassel, which mean the seeds, airborne seeds, will be spreading all in our new shoreline. We have had to hire someone to cut those weeds in the areas that have been neglected. We thank all of you that have kept the weeds down. Please know that your work has been appreciated.
The rest of our plants order from Environmental Concerns will have to wait until spring.
Jay Charland from Coast Keepers has decided to leave this area and go to Oregon to be with his family. Jay was another person instrumental in the life of our pond. He taught me something very important: "You can't fix something if you don't know what it is." He started us on our quest for answers to exactly what kind of pond we were trying to restore. I know he has left a lasting legacy here….all we have to do is apply all the knowledge he has left with us.
Frank Guillen, an early riser, sent the sunrise photos. Just beautiful!