Nantucket: Water System

Protecting the groundwater to protect the Island's natural resources.

This Capstone student project is based on the three indpendent studies that are focusing on Nantucket Island's water system; including ground water assessments and eutrophication issues casued by access nutrients, mainly from anthropogenic sources. While addressing existing and potential solutions, students are also asking: How would nature solve to much nutrients in water? Abstract

Independent Study Topic

Monitoring groundwater’s nitrate and phosphate on Nantucket Island. Poster - Amelia Atwood

How would nature combat eutrophication? Poster - Nicole Magnano  

Harmful Algal Blooms in Nantucket Harbor. Poster - Sarah Jacobs