Estuary Weekly Update
We continue to commemorate Earth Day Month with the motto: planet vs. plastics. Celebrate with us through the initiatives and actions scheduled for the coming weeks, in benefit of the ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its communities. Remember that you can view and register for all our events at: estuario.org/eventos
Family Day at Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve
This weekend, celebrate Earth Day Month with us at the Family Day at Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. We will have games, an interpretive tour (with Green Contact hours), a Water Quality Day of Puerto Rico training workshop, and Cine del Estuario. See more information at: estuario.org/eventos
Estuary Cinema
Cine del Estuario presents: Elemental ; on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Jaime Benítez Park of the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. The film will be screened in Spanish with English subtitles. As always, this feature is free of cost. Bring your blanket or chair
Water Quality Day of Puerto Rico
The sixteenth Water Quality Day of Puerto Rico will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in a body of water near you.
We continue to add dates for workshops and water quality kit drop-offs. Workshops and kit distribution began on April 1, and continue through April 12. See the dates and register on the event portal: estuario.org/diadecalidaddeagua
Employment Opportunities
Accountant – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, also known as the Estuary, is seeking qualified applications for an Accountant to join our highly skilled team for projects receiving funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Senior Project Lead (Juan Mendez Creek Restoration) – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) is seeking qualified applicants for the Senior Project Lead- Juan Méndez Creek position to lead project efforts in coordination with Estuario's work and its team.
Stakeholder and Engagement Manager – The Stakeholder and Engagement Manager assists the Executive Director and the Management Conference with engagement, educational, and outreach activities. The position oversees and coordinates Management Conference (MC) committees and pursues new partnerships and funding opportunities; they provide staff support for the Management Conference and serve as a liaison for various external working groups.
Recruiting Services—Request for Proposals – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, or Estuary, requests proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide recruiting services for various open positions (contractor and staff). The selected firm will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to fill positions in accordance with the Estuario's internal policies and procedures and other grant requirements.
Capacity Building and Facilitation Services—Request for Proposals – The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuary) seeks qualified applicants to work at Capacity Building Services. The Capacity Building Services supports Estuary's role as a regional convener, catalyst, and facilitator to restore and maintain clean waters that support a thriving ecosystem, healthy communities, and vibrant ecosystem in the San Juan Bay Estuary and its urbanized watershed.
Estuary Resident Artists—Request for Proposals – The Estuary Resident Artists create artistic expressions with the aim of engaging citizens in the conservation and restoration of the estuary basin in a creative and culturally relevant way. Through dialogue and the exchange of ideas on the restoration and conservation of the estuarine ecosystem, the resident artists raise environmental awareness and facilitate the development of a resilient watershed.
More information at: estuary.org/jobs
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Below are the workshops and field trips scheduled for the coming weeks. See all events at: estuario.org/ccc
April 6 – Field trip: planting coastal vegetation; with Andreína Alexatos, arborist, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Shacks Beach, Isabela
April 9 – Thematic Workshop: Ecological Assessment of Marine Habitats: Coral Communities and Seagrasses; with Daritzel Cintrón, Coastal Resilience Coordinator, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
April 11 – Field trip: coastal vegetation monitoring; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Condado Lagoon
April 12 – Field Trip: ecological assessment of coral communities; with Daritzel Cintron, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at Laguna del Condado
April 13 – Field trip: planting coastal vegetation with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am in Aguada
April 16 – Thematic Workshop: Identification and Census of Marine Fishes; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
April 18 – Thematic Workshop: Coastal Restoration of Dunes and Mangroves; with Andreína Alexatos, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
April 11 – Thematic Workshop: Bacteriological Monitoring: Beyond What We See; with Rebeca Rivera, Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
Register today, at: estuario.org/ccc
other activities
Support us with your tax refund
By making your individual contribution in 2024, support the Estuary with the refund of your tax return. Look for the option “Contribution to the Special Fund for the San Juan Bay Estuary ”, on line 1B of the “Refund” box. Read more, here.
Weekly Water Quality Monitoring
Evaluation carried out on Thursday, April 4, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon. We recommend avoiding the areas that exceed the water quality standard for enterococci “Beach Action Value” of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid bodies of water during rain events. Have a nice weekend!
