Estuary Update
A warm hug to our entire estuarine community!
This week we're sharing volunteer opportunities, initiatives, and actions that benefit the San Juan Bay estuary, its ecosystems, and its communities. These activities, tips, and information are for everyone's benefit.
Appointment to the National Advisory Council on Environmental Justice
Estuary Executive Director Brenda Torres Barreto has been appointed to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council. The Council's efforts include evaluating EPA public policy, promoting measures to eliminate the impact of pollutants on disadvantaged communities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for their economic and social development. Congratulations!
We are looking to expand our team through the following positions:
· Specialist in green infrastructure in stormwater management
· Public participation advisor for the Estuary
Apply today! Applications will be accepted until November 17, 2021.
Estuary Cinema
Don't miss the performance tomorrow, Saturday, November 6th! Coco; at 7 PM in Jaime Benítez Park of the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve.
Bring your costume! We'll be waiting for you.
Workshops for the Certification of Citizen Scientists
Become a certified citizen scientist with Estuary. Don't miss the elective workshop. Water Quality: Bacteriological Analysis, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 5 PM via Zoom.
Register today!
Estuary in the Communities
Last Thursday, November 4th, a community workshop was held in the Capetillo's Orchard. The workshop included the participation of young people and adults who took part in an educational talk about the history, importance, and components of the garden. They also discussed the opportunities the space offers for educational experiences with the community. The team educated the participants about estuarine ecosystems and water quality monitoring.
Weekly Water Quality Monitoring
Below, we share the results of the weekly bacteriological monitoring, carried out on Thursday, November 4, 2021. These results are also published through our social media channels.
We continue with green flag For the County Lagoon Estuarine Reserve. We observed some areas with red flags, so we recommend avoiding recreational use in those areas and being alert for precipitation events.
Message from your Virtual Community Center
Estuary urges you to download the Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and follow their recommendations this season. The strength and resilience of your community begins at home. This November, we continue to urge communities to recognize the risks of natural disasters and stay informed during this time.
To learn about Risk Mitigation and identify risks, conditions, and community assets in your community, go to: https://estuario.org/
Take advantage of our information platform, the Virtual Estuary Community Center, where you will find vital information to prepare yourself along with your family and community.
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.
