Actions to conserve bodies of water

Citizen participation is an essential part of the San Juan Bay Estuary Program and our initiatives to monitor estuarine water quality. The volunteer time provided by committed citizen scientists strengthens our efforts to preserve the quality of our natural resources. Thanks to them, we generate key information about the water condition of the most important ecosystem for Puerto Rico's economy: the San Juan Bay Estuary.
AVOID LITTERING

even if there are no trash cans available or they are full.

DELETE

Avoid plastic bags and bottles. Drink water from a reusable container.

DO NOT LITTER CIGARETTES

On the floor. Use an ashtray.

PROMOTES RECYCLING

in your condominium, community, or business.

USE NON-ABRASIVE OR ACIDIC DETERGENTS

When cleaning your house, sweep before using the hose.

COLLECT THE WASTE

of your pet

TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES

when painting or building in the area of ​​bodies of water.

KEEP YOUR CAR

in good condition to prevent oil leaks.

DISPOSE CORRECTLY
from the frying oil. When it's cold, put it in a plastic bottle, cap it, and put it in the trash.
USE OUR APP TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE AAA

If you see an overflow or discharge of sewage.

REPORT ON SPILLS

or actions that pollute the stormwater system.

DO NOT ENTER

to bodies of water during rain events.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN SWIMMING
Stay away from areas of possible contamination.
SHARE THE BODIES OF WATER

when using pedal boats, boards, canoes or kayaks.

SPONSORS

hotels and hostels with recycling systems.

KNOW THE REGULATIONS

environmental and health considerations for businesses.

OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS

to operate a business on bodies of water.

REDUCE

light pollution.

DECREASES

your carbon footprint.

IT IS PROHIBITED

any type of capture, hunting, fishing or direct contact with manatees and other animals of the County Lagoon.

IT IS ILLEGAL AND POLLUTES

The theft and burning of electrical cables is illegal and pollutes bodies of water.

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