Estuary Update
Below, we share opportunities for collaboration, volunteering, and training this week, through initiatives and actions planned to benefit the ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its communities.
Family day out at the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve
On March 4th, a family day trip was held at the Laguna del Condado Estuarine Nature Reserve. It was a day full of fun and learning for all participants. Thank you to everyone who came.
View the photo gallery here.
Educational activity on Water Quality, biodiversity and the Laguna del Condado Estuarine Nature Reserve
On March 8th, we welcomed a group of students from the Julián E. Blanco Specialized Ballet School to commemorate the role of women in science and in the conservation of estuarine ecosystems. Cristina Ramírez led the station on water connections between the city and the lagoon, and Coral Avilés led the lagoon's biodiversity station. We appreciate the students' interest in learning about our reserve.
View the photo gallery here.
Field trips for the certification of citizen scientists
Estuario invites you to participate in the following field trips corresponding to the coastal resilience thematic module:
- Mangrove planting – March 11, 2023, 8 am-12 pm, at Finca Nolla, Camuy
Sign in https://estuario.org/eventos/.
Job/Contract Opportunities
The Estuary is currently undertaking a variety of restoration and conservation projects for the system and its watershed, particularly focusing on coastal resilience and blue/green infrastructure, which will require additional talent. Available opportunities include contracts, jobs, and requests for proposals for interested individuals and/or organizations.
Jobs
Open until restocked
Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for the efficiency of daily operations, ensuring the effective management and development of the team, the implementation of programs, and quality control and evaluation.
Open until restocked
Responsible for overseeing the effective management and operations of projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, in compliance with all grant requirements. These projects include, but are not limited to, water quality restoration, blue/green infrastructure, and coastal and climate resilience.
Requests for proposals
Deadline: Sunday, March 12, 2023
Accepting proposals from artists to develop and implement an artistic project in collaboration with an estuarine community in order to, in a culturally competent manner, promote dialogue, increase environmental awareness, and facilitate positive change towards the restoration and conservation of the estuarine ecosystem and a resilient watershed.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Accepting proposals from expert individuals and organizations to develop and implement an economic valuation study to help determine the current economic value of the San Juan Bay Estuary. The results of the study will serve as an additional tool for advocating to public and private entities about the importance of restoring and conserving this ecosystem and achieving greater mobilization of resources for this purpose.
See all the calls for applications at https://estuario.org/avisos/.
Water Quality Day 2023
This March 2023, we have scheduled in-person training workshops. In these workshops, we will inform you about the registration process, monitoring kit, data collection, and everything you need to make your monitoring activity a success. The dates and locations of the workshops are as follows:
Saturday, March 11, 9:00 am-10:00 am:
- Inter-American University, Bayamón Campus
Saturday, March 18, 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Inter-American University, Barranquitas Campus
- Surfrider Rincon Foundation
- La Plata Reservoir
Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Las Salinas Interpretation Centre, Cabo Rojo
- Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
- Ponce Health Sciences University
Saturday, March 28, 9:00 am-10:00 am
- College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico
Sign up on our portal: https://estuario.org/diadecalidaddeagua/.
Estuary Cinema
On Saturday, April 1st, Cine del Estuario presents: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, At 7 pm in Jaime Benítez Park at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. As always, the performance is free. Bring your blanket or chair!
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment conducted on Thursday, March 9, 2023. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. The map identifies the stations that exceeded the water quality parameter for enterococci (70 CFU/100mL). We recommend avoiding direct contact with these bodies of water during rain events (for at least 48 hours afterward).
The restoration and water quality management efforts in the San Juan Bay estuary watershed are made possible by our supporters. Donations to the Estuary are tax-deductible in Puerto Rico and the United States.
For more information, access https://estuario.org/donar/.
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We invite you to register as a volunteer, HERE.
