Weekly Estuary Update
Greetings from the estuary! Through our weekly update, we share opportunities for participation and actions taken to benefit the waters and communities connected to the San Juan Bay estuary.
Family day out
Join us for a Family Day Out at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve on Saturday, November 1, 2025, starting at 4:00 pm at Jaime Benítez Park. We'll have educational activities for the whole family and opportunities to earn Green Touch hours or community service. See the scheduled activities at [website address missing]. estuary.org/events.
The family day trip is free. Registration is not required. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. For any questions or comments, please write to us at: [email protected].
Estuary Cinema
Estuary Cinema presents: Superman; Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Jaime Benítez Park in the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles. This screening is free. No registration is required. Bring your blanket or chair!
Citizen Scientist Certification
Below are the activities scheduled for the coming weeks. Workshops and field experiences for the Estuary Citizen Scientist Certification count toward Green Touch hours or community service. See more information at: estuary.org/ccc.
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Monitoring Workshop: Physical-Chemical Parameters; on Thursday, November 6th, at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Characterization and Reduction of Microplastics
Microplastics Characterization and Reduction Workshop; Thursday, November 13th; at 7:00 pm via Zoom
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
Evaluation conducted on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We have a GREEN flag for County Lagoon. We recommend avoiding the area that exceeded the water quality parameter for enterococci of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid the water during rain events.
