Weekly Estuary Update
A warm greeting from the estuary! Summer is in the air, bringing with it new opportunities to learn, explore, and take action for the health of our waters. This week, we continue connecting you with the estuary's ecosystems through educational experiences, monitoring, and activities that strengthen our commitment to the environment.
Educational Snorkeling Tour at Playita del Condado
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, connect with life beneath the water's surface on the Snorkeling Tour at Playita del Condado, at 4:30 pm within the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. Join us to explore the marine biodiversity and ecosystems that make the Reserve a unique place. We look forward to seeing you!
This activity will count toward Green Touch hours or community service. Register today at estuary.org/events.
Estuary Citizen Scientist Certification
Below are the activities scheduled for the coming weeks. See more information at estuary.org/cccThese activities count towards community service hours and Green Contact hours.
Water Quality Monitoring Module
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Physical-Chemical Parameters; Monday, June 23, at 8:00 am at Lake Las Curías and the Piedras River.
Water Quality Monitoring Workshop: Bacteriological Monitoring; on Monday, June 23, at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Physical-Chemical Parameters; Tuesday, June 24, at 9:00 am in San Juan Bay
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Physical-Chemical Parameters; Wednesday, June 25, at 8:00 am at San José Lagoon
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Bacteriological Monitoring; Thursday, June 26, at 9:30 am at County Lagoon
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Bacteriological Monitoring; Thursday, July 3, at 9:30 am at County Lagoon
Coastal Resilience Module
Coastal Resilience Workshop: Ecological Assessment of Coral Reefs and Seagrasses; on Tuesday, June 24th, at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Coastal Resilience Field Experience: Ecological Assessment of Coral Reefs; Wednesday, June 25, at 8:00 am at County Lagoon
Coastal Resilience Field Experience: Ecological Assessment of Seagrasses; Wednesday, June 25, at 12:00 pm at County Lagoon
Coastal Resilience Field Experience: Planting coastal vegetation; Saturday, June 28, at 8:00 am in Piñones
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, June 19, 2025. We have a GREEN flag for County Lagoon. We recommend avoiding the area that exceeded the "Beach Action Value" water quality parameter for enterococci of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid the water during rain events.
