Open Virtual Meeting – Citizen Participation Opportunities & Projects for 2021
Estuario invites the public to join an open meeting at 6PM on February 18, 2021 through Zoom. We will present the planned and scheduled projects for the year 2021, which will provide opportunities for public participation, capacity building, personal betterment and community organization. These projects would not be possible without the participation and support of stakeholders, community leaders, citizen scientists and volunteers throughout the SJBE watershed.
Register HERE.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we wish to congratulate all the young Scouts who have participated in Estuario’s Merit Badge program, Estuary Guardians through participating schools, teachers, collaborators, citizen scientists and volunteers who continuously support our efforts. Also, to all the women who work in this organization and stand out daily through their commitment for the restoration and conservation of the SJBE ecosystems, congratulations!
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join Estuario this weekend in the observation and counting of birds within the San Juan Bay Estuary Watershed this weekend. Join the Great Backyard Bird Count with other participants throughout Puerto Rico and the World. The process is straightforward: watch birds for at least 15 minutes and report your findings through eBird.
More info HERE.
Weekly Water Quality Monitoring
Here are this week’s results, performed Thursday, February 4, 2021. Published each Friday through our Facebook Page.
Request for Proposal: Boat Trips for Scientific Investigation
We’re still accepting proposals from captains for boat trips through the San Juan Bay and connected water bodies. Send yours to [email protected] on or before Sunday, February 21, 2021. More info HERE.
Join the Water Community Network
Since its beginnings, participating neighbors and leaders for the Network have proven instrumental in the execution of restoration projects, as well as the formation of resilient communities within the San Juan Bay Estuary Watershed.
You are key to this endeavor. Join the Water Community Network and partake in personal and professional growth opportunities with activities focused in the health, economic and environmental betterment of communities. Check out the projects that will take place through 2021 and register HERE.
Follow us on social media for information on activities and capacity building opportunities. If you have any questions, feel free to write to [email protected].
The San Juan Bay Estuary Watershed’s water quality management and restoration actions are possible thanks to our public. Donations to the San Juan Bay Estuary Program are deductible in Federal and Local tax returns.
For more information and to make a donation, click here: https://estuario.org/donate/
