Estuary Update
Through our weekly update, we share opportunities for collaboration, volunteering, and employment; through initiatives and planned actions that benefit the ecosystems and communities of the San Juan Bay estuary. These activities, tips, and information are for the benefit of everyone.
Today, Friday, February 11, we celebrate and recognize all the women dedicated to the field of science, who in one way or another, support estuarine management and conservation efforts.
Citizen Scientist Certification
Become a certified citizen scientist. Join the introductory workshop for the Microplastics Characterization and Reduction Module on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 3 PM via Zoom. Learn more about the thematic modules and certification process. Register today.
Workshop: Green Infrastructure and Community Gardens
Discover the benefits of green infrastructure as a sustainable urban planning strategy and the role of community gardens as tools for risk mitigation and economic development. Don't miss the workshop: Green Infrastructure and Community Gardens; Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 5 PM via Zoom.
Community protocol for submitting complaints and reporting environmental violations
Protecting and conserving the natural spaces we enjoy is everyone's responsibility. Estuario is sharing with you again the Community Protocol for Filing Complaints and Reporting Environmental Violations; this protocol provides the procedures to follow and contact information for reporting environmental issues at the municipal, state, and federal levels. Share it with members of your community.
Media coverage
Torres Barreto, B. February 8, 2022. Roads as protagonists of reconstruction. Opinion. El Nuevo Día. p.29.
Alvarado León, G. February 6, 2022. Red mangrove planted in the lagoon. Environment today. El Nuevo Día. p.39.
Weekly water quality monitoring
Below are the results of the weekly bacteriological monitoring, carried out on Thursday, February 10, 2022. These results are also published on our social media channels.
We have issued a red alert for the eastern area of County Lagoon due to elevated enterococci levels. Rainfall events, such as those of the past few days, promote the movement of contaminated runoff into waterways.
We recommend avoiding recreational use of the lagoon. Remember to be cautious when using natural waters for recreation after rainfall events.
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, visit https://estuario.org/donar/.
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