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.
Story reading: Canito, the fishing bat
Don't miss the reading of Zulma Ayes' story, Canito, the Fishing Bat, tomorrow, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 12 PM, as part of the Community Fair in La Goyco . We hope to see you there!
Beyond Plastic
Estuario has partnered with Beyond Plastics, Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions , and Cambio/Generación Circular to bring you training on the plastic problem on our island and how we can make a difference through community efforts and public policy. Reserve one of two available dates: Friday , May 13, 2022, or Saturday, May 14, 2022. Read more and register today.
Job opportunity
We are still receiving applications for the following position:
The application period will remain open until April 15, 2022. Apply today.
Art workshop at the Estuary Visitor Center
Last Thursday, March 31, 2022, Estuary Artist-in-Residence Faviana Silva conducted an art workshop at the Estuary Visitor Center in Old San Juan as part of her project, Art for All. Young people from the Rayitos del Saber Homeschooling group attended the workshop. These young people will exhibit their artwork on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Jaime Benítez Park.
Weekly Water Quality Monitoring
Results of the assessment conducted on Thursday, April 7, 2022. We continue to maintain a green flag status for the County Lagoon Estuarine Reserve. We have reported one area with a red flag; therefore, we recommend avoiding recreational use in that area and being alert for precipitation events.
Support us with your refund
Support the Estuary by reimbursing your tax return. Look for the option “Contribution to the Special Fund for the San Juan Bay Estuary ” on line 1B of the “Reimbursement” section . Read more here.
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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