Estuario Weekly Update
An estuarine greeting! Through our weekly update, we share the events and opportunities for collaboration, training, and volunteerism scheduled in benefit of the San Juan Bay Estuary, its ecosystems and communities.
Family Day
Don’t miss the next Family Day at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. We will have the following activities:
[3:30 p.m.] Nature hunt on the botanical trail (with Contacto Verde hours)
[4:30 p.m.] Migratory bird talk and trivia game (with Contacto Verde hours)
[5:30 p.m.] Birdwatching tour (with Contacto Verde hours)
[7:00 p.m.] Estuary Cinema presents: Migration
See more information at estuario.org/eventos.
Estuario Artists-in-Residence
The orientation meeting for the opportunity to participate as Estuario Artists-in-Residence in 2025 is Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is part of the process of submission and selection of proposals. See the call in estuario.org/empleos. Register to participate in the meeting, at estuario.org/eventos.
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Below are the upcoming scheduled events. See more information in estuario.org/ccc.
Participatory Bird Census Module:
Coastal Resilience Module:
Employment Opportunities
Technical Support Consultant—The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) seeks qualified applicants to provide services as a Technical Support Consultant to support Estuario’s water quality monitoring and related efforts through technical support, data management, and visualization.
Comunications Consultant (Support)— The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) is seeking a qualified applicant for to support the Communications team and execute the Estuario’s social media strategy by creating graphic design, video, and written content that can be used for other digital platforms.
Community Facilitator (RFP)—The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) seeks qualified applicants to provide services as a Community Facilitator in the Juan Méndez Creek (JMC) Restoration Project.
ARTISTA RESIDENTE DEL ESTUARIO—El Artista Residente del Estuario enfocará su propuesta a lo largo de la quebrada Juan Méndez en San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Download Your Free Copy—San Juan Bay Estuary: Research History and Opportunities
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership is pleased to share the recent publication, San Juan Bay Estuary: Research History and Opportunities; by Ariel E. Lugo and Jorge F. Bauzá Ortega.
This comprehensive document includes valuable information on research conducted in the estuarine system, calling for adding to these observations, findings, and conclusions in potential future research.
To arrange for a paperback pickup, please contact us at 787-725-8165.
Prepare for this Hurricane Season
Get ready for this hurricane season. Download the Estuario Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and follow its recommendations. The strength and resilience of your community starts at home.
Also visit the Estuario Virtual Community Hub, where you’ll find vital information such as relevant emergency number information and instructions for preparing emergency backpacks.
Don’t get scared! Get prepared.
Weekly water quality monitoring
Evaluation carried out on Thursday, October 24, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon. All stations resulted within the Beach Action Value water quality parameter of 70 CFU/100 ML. However, we recommend avoiding the water during rain events. Have a good weekend!
