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
Don't miss the family day at the Laguna del Condado Estuarine Nature Reserve tomorrow, Saturday, March 4th. We will have the following activities:
- 8 am – 10 am — Underwater and terrestrial cleaning of the lagoon
- 10 am – 12 pm Botany workshop and species identification in the Reserve
- 4 pm – 6 pm — Family games, “Goofy Games”
- 6 pm – 7 pm — Water Quality Day Training Workshop
And at 7 pm, stay for Estuary Cinema! This event is open to everyone. Sign up at https://estuario.org/eventos/ to receive additional information and updates. For further questions, you can also write to [email protected]. We will wait for you!
Estuary Cinema
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 4th, Cine del Estuario presents: The Woman King, At 7 pm in Jaime Benítez Park at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. As always, this event is free. Bring your blanket or chair!
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:
- Coral reef monitoring – March 10, 2023, 8 am-12 pm, Metropolitan Area
- 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.
Contracts
Participation Facilitator — Illegal Download Detection and Correction Project
Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023
Responsible for conceptualizing and developing the citizen participation strategy in the project for the Detection and Correction of Illegal Discharges through the Community Water Network, with the objective of promoting citizen mobilization and collective action in the restoration and conservation of water.
Stakeholder and Engagement Coordinator
Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023
It supports the internal coordination of citizen participation efforts, ensuring effective preparation, documentation, and follow-up to meetings, activities, and other events.
Coastal Resilience Coordinator
Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023
Supports the integration and participation of young people and adolescents in the coastal resilience module of the Citizens Scientist Certification.
Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023
Responsible for recruiting high school students to participate and become certified under the coastal resilience module of the Citizens Scientist Certification.
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.
Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023
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 4, 10:00 am-11:00 am:
- at the Inter-American University, Fajardo Campus and
- at La Goyco Community Workshop, Santurce.
- Saturday, March 4, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm:
- in Jaime Benítez Park, Laguna del Condado.
- Saturday, March 11, 9:00 am-10:00 am:
- at the Inter-American University, Bayamón Campus.
Sign up on our portal: https://estuario.org/diadecalidaddeagua/.
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Evaluation carried out on Thursday 2 of March of 2023. We have green flagAnd in 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 (and 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/.
Tune in to our social media channels, where we share information, including various virtual activities that will contribute to your knowledge and personal and professional development. For any questions or inquiries, please contact us through [contact information missing]. [email protected].
We invite you to register as a volunteer, HERE.
