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.
International Coastal Cleanup 2022 at the County Lagoon
Last Saturday, October 29th, the 2022 International Coastal Cleanup, organized by the Scuba Dogs Society , took place . Estuario was present in the South, East, and Northeast areas of the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Reserve (RNELC). We had the participation of 41 volunteers from the following groups: Amigos de la Laguna, Tropa 240 de Guaynabo, Plugging PR, among other volunteers. A total of 13 bags were collected along the shoreline. Thank you to all the volunteers who participated. See the photo gallery here.
Certification of scientific citizens
A new round of introductory workshops for certification in the modules of water quality monitoring, microplastic characterization and reduction, participatory bird censuses and coastal resilience begins.
Don't miss the workshop : Introduction to Water Quality Monitoring; Wednesday , November 9, 2022, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom. Register today at https://estuario.org/ccc/
Job opportunities
Estuary is looking for professional staff to perform the following tasks:
See these and other notices at https://estuario.org/avisos/
Estuary Cinema returns on Saturday, December 3, 2022
We regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be holding our Estuary Cinema screening this weekend. Estuary Cinema returns on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Stay tuned for the schedule!
Estuary Summit 2022
The 2022 Estuary Summit is an event organized by our Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). Through this gathering, STAC seeks to develop a conceptual model of the San Juan Bay Estuary's socio-ecological-technological system to guide the creation of conservation, research, water quality monitoring, and education programs.
The event will take place on November 15, 16 and 17, 2022, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM at the Sacred Heart University and virtually via Zoom.
Register today and be part of the conversation. You can also join as a lightning presenter (10 minutes) or event volunteer. Learn more at https://estuario.org/cumbre2022/.
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment conducted on Thursday, November 3, 2022. We have a GREEN flag at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve and the monitored beaches. However, a system with a high probability of precipitation is approaching this weekend, so we recommend avoiding direct contact with bodies of water during the rain event and for at least 48 hours afterward.
Message from your Virtual Community Center
Estuario encourages you to download the Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and use its recommendations this season. Your community's strength and resilience begin at home. We continue to urge communities to recognize the risks of natural disasters and stay informed during this time.
Take advantage of our information platform, the Estuary Virtual Community Center, where you will find vital information to prepare with your family and community.
We remind you that to learn about Risk Mitigation and identify the risks, conditions, and community assets in your community, you can access: https://estuario.org/mitigacion/
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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