Nobnocket Boutique Inn | Every Stay Gives Back

Total Positive Impact To Date | Membership Since August 2024

1

full day of water quality monitoring with live, public results for every $10 donated to The Lagoon Pond Association

100 %

donated to The Lagoon Pond Association

$ 3

dollar per night goes to The Lagoon Pond Association

Charity MIssion

Protect, preserve and enhance the character of Lagoon Pond and all immediate areas. Their interests include water quality, the natural beauty and resources such as fishing, shell-fishing, recreation and safety.

 

Why is it important?

Excessive nitrogen, primarily from "wastewater (septic systems), fertilizers, and road runoff," has impaired the health of the 537+ acreage of Lagoon Pond. Coastal communities in the surrounding region rely on clean, productive marine and estuarine waters for tourism, recreational swimming, fishing, and boating, as well as for commercial fishing and shellfishing. Eel grass is needed for shellfish and finfish shelter and proliferation. It also improves water quality, reduces coastal erosion, and traps and stores carbon at rates 30 to 50 times greater than forests.  Unfortunately, eelgrass has all but disappeared from the Lagoon.  Failure to reduce and control nitrogen loadings will lead to increases in algae blooms, decreases in oxygen concentrations, fish kills, widespread occurrence of unpleasant odors and visible scum, and loss of diversity of marine life in the Pond.

How do they do it?

Since its inception in 1989, The Lagoon Pond Association has been dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the character of Lagoon Pond and its immediate surroundings. The organization actively monitors and improves water quality to ensure the health of the pond's ecosystem. They focus on maintaining the area's natural beauty, Shellfish propagation, eelgrass propagation, and research, safeguarding its resources like fishing and shell-fishing, which are vital to the local economy and community traditions. The association also promotes recreational activities in harmony with environmental conservation, such as waterway monitoring, boating regulations, and enforcement that prioritizes the safety of all who enjoy the pond. Through education, advocacy, and hands-on projects, the Lagoon Pond Association works to sustain the ecological and aesthetic integrity of Lagoon Pond for current and future generations.

LPA is excited to announce that they have purchased and deployed a water quality monitoring device in Lagoon Pond with help from grants, capital gifts, LPA funds, and Board volunteerism.  This device is called a “sonde,” which houses multiple sensors and is submerged underwater.  Each sensor measures a specific water characteristic (e.g., temperature, depth, oxygen, plant pigment).  The sonde is connected to telemetry, so the sonde’s data are recorded at a set interval and transmitted every hour. This crucial water quality data will allow LPA to trend the pond's health in the summer and in the off-season. The real-time data can be found anytime on their website

The LPA also communicates and cooperates with governmental agencies and other civic and conservation groups that are concerned with the quality of resources and life on Martha’s Vineyard, especially as they pertain to Lagoon Pond


 

 

 

How you can #TravelKindly:

  • Book Nobnocket Boutique Inn through Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, and while doing so, you will support the Lagoon Pond Association. 
  • Thankfully, LPA offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities for locals, and Kind Travelers hoping to lend a hand to the cause are welcome to contact LPA directly
  • Kind Travelers may participate in the annual horseshoe crab survey on the Lagoon or in Tashmoo. This survey provides the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries with critical population data, helping determine whether new laws regulating the capture of horseshoe crabs are effective.
  • LPA conducts periodic bio blitz (Biodiversity fishing net) surveys to catalog changes in the Lagoon’s flora and fauna over time and to better document the health of Lagoon Pond.  Kind Travelers would be welcome as volunteers under the guidance of LPA’s volunteer scientists.
  • As part of the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group’s restoration work, volunteers from the LPA (including Kind Travelers) can help gather eelgrass seeds for propagation.
  • Lagoon Pond Association participates in several island-wide beach cleanups and has its own beach cleanups throughout the year. 

About Nobnocket Boutique Inn

Nestled on the famously serene island of Martha’s Vineyard, the Nobnocket Boutique Inn offers a refined yet relaxed retreat for discerning travelers. This charming owner-run & operated inn effortlessly blends contemporary elegance with the quaint charm of a New England coastal escape. Each of the impeccably designed rooms boasts a unique character, adorned with modern amenities and luxurious touches that promise a cozy and indulgent stay.

The expansive gardens surrounding the inn provide a tranquil haven for meditation, yoga, and the like. The inn’s prime location offers easy access to the vibrant village of Vineyard Haven, pristine beaches, and scenic bike trails, making it an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty and cultural offerings of Martha’s Vineyard. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat, the Nobnocket Boutique Inn promises an unforgettable stay marked by comfort, elegance, and a touch of island magic. With a setting this picturesque, the inn naturally works to protect it, collaborating and supporting organizations like Clean the World and the Lagoon Pond Association.

Book directly with Nobnocket Boutique Inn and positively impact the local community with Lagoon Pond Association. 

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