Job opportunities
The coordinator should enthusiastically integrate all sectors into the event and increase their participation, taking into account data from previous years. Their primary goal should be access to clean and safe water for all in Puerto Rico.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Certification of scientific citizens
Water quality module:
- November 22th – Field trip: water quality monitoring; with Rebeca Rivera, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Condado Lagoon and adjacent beaches
Coastal resilience module:
- 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
- November 30th – Introduction to coastal resilience workshop; with Coral Avilés, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
#GivingTuesday is back
Our work restoring and managing the San Juan Bay estuary is made possible through collaboration with citizens, municipalities, and government agencies (among others), via the exchange of infrastructure and scientific and technical data that support effective projects. However, beyond infrastructure, the most valuable resource for the estuary and its partners is an informed and engaged public.
With this goal in mind, we are training citizens in environmental restoration practices through our Citizen Scientist Certification in Coastal Resilience. This effort requires an investment of approximately $100,000 per year. Your donation will help us achieve this. #GivingTuesday It helps us get closer to this goal and continue training, reforesting, and collecting data to improve the quality of our water.
#GivingTuesday It will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. There are many ways you can donate. Find out how at: https://estuario.org/donar/
Estuary Cinema
Estuary Cinema presents: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Jaime Benítez Park in the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. As always, this screening will be free of charge. The film will be shown with Spanish audio.Spanish audio with English subtitles. We'll be waiting for you!
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment conducted on Thursday, November 16, 2023. We have a GREEN flag for the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. Most monitoring stations met the Beach Action Value water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 ML. We recommend avoiding areas that did not meet the standard. Have a great weekend!
