Weekly Estuary Update
Greetings from the estuary. Below, we share the events, initiatives, and opportunities planned to benefit the waters, ecosystems, and communities of the San Juan Bay Estuary.
3E: Examine + Explore + Expand with the UPRRP
The San Juan Bay Estuary, in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico and with the support of the NSF, will provide mentorship and training to a group of environmental science students from the Río Piedras Campus.
El 3E Program: Examine + Explore + Expand, It began in July 2022 and will end this summer of 2024, providing experiences in different ecosystems and communities of the San Juan Bay Estuary.
On Monday, June 10, the students of Program 3E They visited the Estuary Resilient Center, La Goyco Community Workshop (TCG), accompanied by the education and citizen science manager, Sahid Rosado. In addition to a tour with Iliana García, coordinator of the TCG reading room, the students had the opportunity to learn about the beginnings of this community effort, its residents, and the spaces that make this Resilient Center stand out.
On the other hand, Stacy Larancuent, public policy advisor, and Cristina Ramirez, manager of the Estuary's aquatic waste area, presented the campaign's efforts. It should not touch the floor or reach the water, in the communities and commercial sector of Loíza Street.
They explained the various ways to get involved in the campaign, including participating in material diversion stations during community events, such as the Tito Matos Fest. They also highlighted the support of local businesses for the campaign and the recognition they have received for implementing measures to reduce and responsibly manage solid waste.
Environmental Fair of the Municipality of Trujillo Alto
The Estuary will be present in the Environmental Fair of the Municipality of Trujillo Alto, which will be held on Saturday, June 15th, From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Bicentennial Promenade. As part of the fair, we will have the following educational workshop: Learn about vegetable oil and its implications for infrastructure and the environment; From 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm, the workshop will be facilitated by young people participating in an education and awareness internship focused on integrated resource and waste management with the San Juan Bay Estuary. We look forward to seeing you at our information table!
Tito Matos Fest
This weekend we will also have the Tito Matos Fest at Taller Comunidad La Goyco, From Thursday, June 13th to Sunday, June 16th. See the festival itinerary, here.
As part of the campaign It should not touch the floor or reach the water. The Estuary will be providing support at the festival's material diversion stations. If you'd like to be part of this effort, you can sign up as a volunteer. here.
Sowing in Pine Nuts
Last Saturday, June 8th, we carried out a coastal vegetation planting in Piñones, as part of the Coastal Resilience module of the Estuary Citizen Scientist Certification. We appreciate the participation of volunteers from L'Oréal Caribbean. Congratulations!
Citizen Scientist Certification
Below are the activities scheduled for the coming weeks. See more information at: estuary.org/ccc.
Water Quality Monitoring Module:
Participatory Bird Census Module:
Microplastics Characterization and Reduction Module:
Coastal Resilience Module:
The workshops and field trips in the Coastal Resilience module may be credited as Green Contact hours or community service for high school students, as applicable. Learn more at: estuary.org/students.
Job opportunities
Accountant – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership is seeking qualified applications for an Accountant to join our highly skilled team for projects receiving funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Community Relations Support—Urban Waters Federal Partnership – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership is seeking qualified applicants to provide Community Relations support to the Urban Waters Ambassador, who supports the implementation of the CMP Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Recruiting Services—Request for Proposals – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership requests proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide recruiting services for various open positions (contractor and staff).
Estuary Resident Artists—Request for Proposals – The Estuary seeks to select artistic proposals that support the restoration work of the Juan Méndez ravine.
Message from your virtual community center
Get ready for this hurricane season. Download the Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide of the Estuary and follow its recommendations. The strength and resilience of your community begins in your home.
Also visit the Virtual Estuary Community Centerwhere you will find vital information, such as relevant emergency numbers and instructions for preparing emergency backpacks.
Don't panic! Get ready.
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment conducted on Thursday, June 13, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for County Lagoon. Two stations in the coastal region exceeded the water quality standard for enterococci, "Beach Action Value," of 70 CFU/100 ML; we recommend avoiding these areas. Have a good weekend.
