Estuary Update
Greetings from the estuary! Below, we share the publications, collaboration opportunities, volunteer opportunities, training, and employment opportunities for this week; all for the benefit of the San Juan Bay Estuary ecosystems and its communities.
Download our annual report (2023)
Stay up to date with the Estuary's actions.
For the benefit of all our collaborators, donors, volunteers, and friends, we have published the 2023 Annual Report of the San Juan Bay Estuary.
This contains the actions taken in accordance with the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the San Juan Bay Estuary during the fiscal year 2023 and a financial summary for the fiscal year 2022.
Download the document (PDF), here.
Job opportunities
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuary) is seeking qualified applicants for the Estuario Project Coordinator- Juan Méndez Creek position to carry out the reconnaissance study and develop report, manage data, support with coordination with USACE and any other support needed to manage technical aspects for the Juan Mendez Creek Restoration. See the listing here.
Estuario seeks a senior level expert/technical to bring support as a Technical Facilitator to lead an analysis of the conditions of the Juan Mendez Creek with the input from the Infrastructure Committee. See the listing here.
Estuary seeks qualified applicants for the field technician position to conduct a rapid needs assessment, gather data, conduct analysis, document, and present the results of the rapid needs assessment. See the listing here.
Estuario seeks proposals from qualified firms/individuals for Podcast Services to document the restoration of the Juan Mendez Creek under the funds of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). See the listing here.
The Stakeholder and Engagement Coordinator supports Estuario's role as a regional convener, catalyst, and facilitator to restore and maintain clean waters that support thriving ecosystems, healthy communities, and a vibrant ecosystem in the San Juan Bay Estuary and its urbanized watershed. See the listing here.
The Citizen Science and Education Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Estuary's capacity building efforts and education efforts at a regional level. This position will help develop and communicate data related to baseline conditions through habitat, restoration, or coastal resilience initiatives, volunteer monitoring, and other data sets through education efforts. See the listing here.
Certification of scientific citizens
The following are the scheduled events:
Microplastics characterization and reduction module:
- November 16th – Introductory workshop on microplastics and other aquatic debris; with Coral Avilés, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
- November 17th – Field trip: participatory bird census; with Coral Avilés and Eliezer Nieves, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am in San Juan Central Park
- November 11th – Field trip: planting coastal vegetation; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am in the Northeast Ecological Corridor—San Miguel [adults and youth]
- November 11th – Field trip: ecological assessment of coral communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the County Lagoon
- November 11th – Field trip: ecological assessment of coral communities [adults and juveniles]; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the County Lagoon
- November 14th – Thematic workshop: ecological assessment of seagrass communities; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
- November 18th – Field trip: planting coastal vegetation [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the County Lagoon
- November 18th – Field trip: planting coastal vegetation [adults and young]; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the County Lagoon
- November 19th – Field trip: ecological assessment of seagrass communities; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve
- November 19th – Field trip: ecological assessment of seagrass communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve
- November 25th – Field trip: Ecological assessment of seagrass communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the County Lagoon
Message from your virtual community center
Download today the Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and use their recommendations during this season.
The strength and resilience of your community begins in your home.
Stay informed!
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.
To learn about Estuary Risk Mitigation and identify risks, conditions, and assets in your community, visit: https://estuario.org/mitigacion/
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment conducted on Thursday, November 9, 2023. We have a RED flag for the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. We recommend avoiding areas that exceeded the Beach Action Value water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 ML. Have a great weekend!
