Scudder’s Pond in 1927
Bordering Glenwood Landing and the Village of Sea Cliff, Scudder’s Pond was once a part
of the estate of Townsend Scudder (1865 – 1960), who served as a U.S. Congressman and
New York State Supreme Court Justice. Today, the pond is a regulated wetland that acts as
a filter for run-off into Hempstead Harbor. Over this past winter, the pond underwent major
restoration work, funded by federal and county grants and contributions from the Hempstead
Harbor Protection Committee and the Village of Sea Cliff. The project was designed to improve water quality in the harbor.
New vegetation was planted along the pond’s shores and two obsolete dams were replaced. The
original size and depth of the pond were also restored.
Winter, 2014