San Juan Bay Estuary

Actions to Preserve Bodies of Water

Civic participation is essential to the San Juan Bay Estuary Program and our initiatives to monitor water quality. Time invested by volunteer scientists strengthens our efforts to preserve the quality of our natural resources. Thanks to the volunteers, we generate key information about the conditions of the water in the most important ecosystem to the economy of Puerto Rico, the San Juan Bay Estuary.

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Aquatic Debris

Solid or liquid waste that flows into the rain sewage system flows directly into the water without receiving treatment. Detergents used to clean garages or mechanic shops are common contaminants. 80% of the waste found in our waters comes from actions taken on dry land. The remaining 20% ​​comes from activities on the water such as cruises and other vessels. Learn how to dispose of waste correctly to protect our waters.

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Water Quality

The objective of the Water Quality Program is to learn about the condition of the quality of the water of the EBSJ and measure improvements on its restoration.

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Education

Our estuarine education project provides meaningful experiences with the goal of creating appreciation for the natural and social ecosystems found in the San Juan Bay Estuary watershed.

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Educations

Our Estuarine Educational Program provides meaningful experiences with the goal of cultivating appreciation for the natural and social ecosystems found in the hydrographic basin of the San Juan Bay Estuary.

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Land Cover

Land use and land cover maps are a classification of the territory that allows users to understand how their environment and nature have developed. Both concepts are widely used, and their interchangeable use often leads to confusion.

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