Job opportunities
Estuary is seeking to hire a Green Infrastructure Specialist to support projects and facilitate stakeholders related to urban reforestation, coastal resilience, restoration, and Estuary's Green Infrastructure Master Plan.
See the announcement at: https://estuario.org/contract-announcement-green-infrastructure-specialist/
Estuary is seeking qualified applicants for an experienced, full-time Project Officer responsible for overseeing the successful project management and operations of Bipartisan Infrastructure Act (BIL) projects, including but not limited to water quality restoration, blue/green infrastructure, and climate/coastal resilience.
See the job posting at: https://estuario.org/job-announcement-project-officer-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding/
The Estuary Project Coordinator – Citizen Scientist Certification Project will be responsible for training citizens in the Coastal Resilience module of the Estuary Citizen Scientist Certification Project.
See the call for applications at: https://estuario.org/contract-announcement-estuario-project-coordinator-citizen-scientist-certification-program-3/
Certification of scientific citizens
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: We are certifying students in grades 9 through 12 through the coastal resilience thematic module.
The certification includes an introductory workshop, an elective workshop, and two field trips related to the ecosystem of your choice: seagrass, mangroves, or coral reefs.
Through certification, you can complete your Green Contact hours or community service. Open to public and private school students. Adult accompaniment is required on field trips.
To learn more and coordinate your participation, please contact: [email protected].
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Water quality thematic module:
We have the following field trip scheduled as part of the water quality thematic module:
- May 10: Field Trip—Water Quality Monitoring in the County Lagoon and Coastal Shoreline; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thematic module on coastal resilience:
Don't miss the following field trips and themed workshops:
- May 6: Field Trip—Monitoring of Coral Communities; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, the monitoring point will be shared upon registration
- May 13: Field trip—Planting red mangrove: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, in Isabela
- May 30: Thematic workshop—Ecological restoration with planting of red mangrove; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
Introductory workshops:
Greetings to everyone who participated in the Introduction to Water Quality Monitoring workshop with Eliezer Nieves last Wednesday, May 3rd. We continue with the following scheduled workshops:
- May 10: Introduction to participatory bird censuses – with Eliezer Nieves Rodríguez
- May 17: Introduction to microplastics and other aquatic debris – with Eliezer Nieves Rodríguez
- May 24: Introduction to coastal resilience – with Patria Aponte Marcano
All workshops are held virtually via Zoom from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Register today! See all events and additional information about the certification process and thematic modules at https://estuario.org/ccc/.
Family day out at the County Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve
- 12:00 pm – Our information table opens
- 2:30 pm – Estuarine games for children: Learn through low-impact games for children, while mom enjoys the macrame workshop.
- 3:00 pm – Macrame workshop for mom: Come and learn how to make macrame crafts, we will make keychains and bookmarks.
- 4:00 pm – Pilates class for mom: Enjoy these mind-body controlled exercises, designed especially for moms. Don't forget to bring your mat.
- 5:00 pm – DJ Kids—Sunset Silent Disco Party: An eco-conscious and environmentally friendly event that teaches us different ways to enjoy nature in a healthy way. Come and enjoy the talent of these young DJs. You must register to get your headphones; ID will be required. Bring your reusable water bottle.
- 7:00 pm – Estuary Cinema presents: Dune (2021)
The activities are open to the public and free of charge. You can confirm your attendance at the family day out to receive updates and additional information at https://estuario.org/eventos/ . We look forward to seeing you!
Estuary Cinema
Following the family outing, Cine del Estuario presents: Dune (2021), at 7:00 pm in Jaime Benítez Park at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. Bring your blanket or chair!
Weekly bacteriological monitoring
Assessment conducted on Thursday, May 4, 2023. We have a GREEN flag at the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. Remember to always avoid contact with bodies of water during rain events. Have a great weekend!
