Estuary Update
Tropical Storm Fiona is approaching the island. From the Estuary, we remind you that many of you have emergency equipment, first aid supplies, water filters, and trained personnel in your communities for emergency situations, through the five Resilient Centers located within the watershed we manage.
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority before, during, and after the event. The storm brings with it the possibility of flash floods, flooding, sewage overflows, and other events that could affect the water quality in your communities. We encourage you to document and share these situations with us.
Additionally, we are sharing the Segarra-Boerman and Sons Foundation's map of sustainable resources and infrastructure , a database where you can find centers with sustainable resources and/or infrastructure in your local area. These are managed by different entities located throughout the island.
Download the Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and use its recommendations this season. Your community's strength and resilience begin at home. This September, we continue to urge communities to recognize the risks of natural disasters and stay informed.
National Estuaries Week
From September 17-24, we will have National Estuary Week . The purpose of this event is to highlight the importance and value of these ecosystems to members of Congress, federal agencies, and state and local governments.
The coastal ecosystems of our estuary are the first line of defense against storm surges and storms. Their importance is even more relevant in the context of Fiona, which is currently approaching our island.
See the scheduled events and activities commemorating National Estuaries Week on our portal: https://estuario.org/eventos/.
Share your support on social media! Use the hashtags #estuariesweek, #wadein and #soyestuario.
Estuary Cinema
We've rescheduled the special Estuary Cinema screening, featuring the Puerto Rican production: They Will Own the Land, to Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 7 PM in Jaime Benítez Park at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Reserve. Don't miss it! As always, the event is free. Bring your blanket, chair, family, and friends!
Media coverage
Torres Barreto, B. Thursday, September 15, 2022. Tropical Storm Fiona Under the Critical Lens. Point of View. El Nuevo Día. Web. https://www.elnuevodia.com/opinion/punto-de-vista/la-tormenta-fiona-ante-el-lente-critico/?fbclid=IwAR0R_5sWgBP9fbGkwsC1VqISO-KnfitP9eYcbTWEV7_VSj2C78KhM4ixD3o
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment carried out on Thursday, September 15, 2022. We have a red flag for the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve and other areas along the coastline that did not meet the quality standard, so we recommend avoiding any contact in these areas and being alert to precipitation 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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