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Duck Rescue!
Here's a feel good story for the week ... Yesterday police officers got a call about a duck tangled in a fishing line at Buckingham Pond today. The back of the duck's wing was tangled in a line that was stuck high in a tree. Officers Dan Kuhn and...
Volunteer Construction Leader Needed!
We are making excellent progress on the playground project. The equipment has been ordered, the City is on board to do the heavy work, and now we need to figure out the details of the volunteer part of the construction. We could use some help to...
Don’t Be Surprised by Low Water Levels
Don't be surprised if you notice low water levels in the pond. This is actually good news! The water department is doing some shore-line stabilization and needed to lower the water level by about 6". This is a temporary change ...water levels will...
Wondering What’s Happening at the Pond?
Have you been wondering what's been going on at the pond? We're happy to report that the City of Albany is addressing the long-standing erosion problem at the Euclid entrance on the south (New Scotland) side. This area has been washing out...
Please provide feedback on draft playground design
BPC is making great progress on raising funds and finalizing a design for a new and improved playground at Buckingham Pond. Special thanks to the Lobo Living Trust, the Massry Family and the Bender Family Foundation for their financial support....
Goose Killer?
Buckingham Pond often struggles with too many geese - their droppings create a mess along the path and grass, and they contribute to water quality problems because they add too much fertilizer to the water and encourage too much plant growth. This...