Weekly Estuary Update
Greetings from the estuary! Through our weekly update, we share scheduled events and opportunities for collaboration, training, and volunteering that benefit the San Juan Bay estuary, its ecosystems, and communities.
Summit 2024
The Estuary invites you to the Summit 2024, To be held on Monday, December 2, Tuesday, December 3, and Wednesday, December 4, at the theater of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico in Hato Rey. This is a large-scale event that will bring together experts and knowledgeable individuals in the fields of sustainability and urban resilience to achieve greater integration and collaboration among diverse sectors and disciplines.
Present your research
We are accepting abstracts for projects or studies relevant to the San Juan Bay estuary watershed. If you are an expert or knowledgeable in urban sustainability and resilience, we invite you to submit a poster as part of the Puerto Rico Watershed Symposium on Wednesday, December 4.
Join as a volunteer
We're also accepting applications for volunteers to help with various tasks over the three days. Sign up today on the event website.
The 2024 Summit is open to the public. See more information at estuary.org/summit-2024.
Giving tuesday
Help us restore and protect the waters of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its ecosystems. Make your donation to the Estuary today, in commemoration of this upcoming Giving Tuesday, which will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Your donation will help us achieve a more resilient and healthy watershed for its inhabitants.
Any amount is appreciated. See the different ways you can contribute, at estuary.org/donate.
Recycling pop-up in Loíza
Bring your recyclables to the new Pop-up Recycling, A monthly collection event in Loíza. The next (and first) Pop-up will be on Saturday, November 16, 2024 From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Miguel Fuentes Pinet Stadium. Don't miss it! See more information. HERE.
Certification of scientific citizens
Below are the scheduled events for the coming weeks. See more information at: estuary.org/ccc.
Participatory Bird Census Module:
Microplastics Characterization and Reduction Module:
Coastal Resilience Module:
Job opportunities
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RESEARCH AND STUDY PROPOSALS – ESTUARIO FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS—The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership is looking to engage graduate students to design and conduct a research project that employs a multidisciplinary approach to develop innovative strategies for enhancing the resilience of vulnerable regions through nature-based solutions in the San Juan Bay Estuary.
ESTUARY RESIDENT ARTIST—The Estuary Resident Artist will focus his proposal along the Juan Méndez ravine in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
[Download your free copy] San Juan Bay Estuary: History and Research Opportunities
The Estuary is pleased to share its recent publication, San Juan Bay Estuary: History and Research Opportunities; by Ariel E. Lugo and Jorge F. Bauzá Ortega.
This comprehensive document includes valuable information on research conducted in the estuarine system, calling for these observations, findings, and conclusions to be added to in potential future research.
To arrange for the pickup of a free printed copy, please contact us at 787-725-8165.
Prepare yourself this hurricane season
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, November 14, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for County Lagoon. However, we recommend avoiding areas that exceeded the water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 mL. Remember to avoid the water during rain events. Have a good weekend.
