Estuary Weekly Update

Greetings! Through our weekly update, we inform about events, projects, activities and training opportunities to residents and friends of the communities of the San Juan Bay Estuary.

Certification for citizen scientists

Below, the next scheduled events.

Thematic module on coastal resilience:

October 11 - Elective workshop: Fish Identification; with Daritzel Cintrón, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
October 12 - Elective workshop: Ecological Restoration of Mangroves; with Andreína Alexatos, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom
October 14 - Field trip: ecological assessment of coral communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at Playita de Condado
October 19 - Field trip: mangrove planting monitoring; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Laguna del Condado Estuarine Nature Reserve
October 21 - Field trip: ecological assessment of seagrasses; with Daritzel Cintrón, 8:00 am to 11:00 am at Playita del Condado
October 21 - Field trip: ecological assessment of seagrasses [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintrón, 8:00 am to 11:00 am at Playita del Condado

Estuary Cinema

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 7, Cine del Estuario presents The Batman (2022), at 7:00 pm in the Jaime Benítez Park of the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. Bring your blanket or chair!

Mask workshop with recycled materials

The responsible solid waste management campaign, Que no toque el piso ni llegar al agua, invites you to the workshop: De plásticos a práctico: crea tu máscara de jalogüín, with Columpio Colectivo, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 am in the Dance Room, during the Community Fair of Taller Comunidad La Goyco.

Estuary Resident Artists – projects of 2023

Explore our new virtual exhibition in estuario.org—it highlights projects made in 2023 by Estuario Resident Artists Angelica Rivera and Armando Román.

In Mural con conscience, Angélica Rivera combines the skill of muralism with the study of the species of the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. Through educational workshops and creative processes carried out with neighbors and friends of the Reserve, Angelica reminds us of the importance of protecting and preserving these natural treasures.

The sounds of the estuary surround us in a unique auditory experience by the hand of Armando Román. His project allows us to hear the symphony of wildlife and urban life that inhabits the San Juan Bay Estuary. Armando captures the essence of the estuary through recordings that invite us to connect more deeply with nature.

This virtual exhibit is an opportunity to explore these projects interactively from the comfort of your home. Immerse yourself in the works of these talented artists, here.

Message from your Virtual Community Hub

Download our community hurricane preparedness guide today and use its recommendations during this hurricane season.

The strength and endurance of your community begins at home.

Stay informed!

Take advantage of our information platform, the Estuario Virtual Community Hub , where you will find vital information to prepare with your family and community.

To learn about risk mitigation strategies at Estuario and identify the risks, conditions and assets in your community, go to: https://estuario.org/mitigacion/

Weekly water quality monitoring

Evaluation conducted Thursday, October 5, 2023. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. However, the Aguadilla Street station exceeded the Beach Action Value water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 ML—we recommend avoiding this area. Remember to avoid the water during rain events. Have a good weekend!