Estuario Weekly Update
We’ve reached 30! Since 1994, the Estuario has worked tirelessly to restore, conserve and protect the interconnected ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary watershed. Our work would not be possible without the communities of the region, the collaborators, and all the contributors who have made these three decades so successful. Let’s continue building a sustainable future for our people, together!
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Here are the upcoming events. Learn more and sign up at estuario.org/ccc.
Coastal Resilience Module:
- January 20 – Field trip: planting of coastal vegetation; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Arecibo
- January 21 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Coral Communities; with Coastal Resilience Coordinator Daritzel Cintrón, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Playita del Condado
- January 21 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Seagrasses; with Daritzel Cintron, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Condado Lagoon
- January 24 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Coral Communities; with Daritzel Cintrón, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Playita del Condado
- January 24 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Seagrasses; with Daritzel Cintron, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Laguna del Condado
- January 27 – Field trip: planting of coastal vegetation and restoration of dunes; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Loíza
- February 1 – Introduction to Coastal Resilience Workshop; with Coral Avilés, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
Water Quality Module:
- January 22 – Field trip: water quality monitoring in Las Curías and Río Piedras; from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the water quality monitoring coordinator, Rebeca Rivera
- January 23 – Field trip: water quality monitoring in the San Juan Bay; from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Rebeca Rivera
- January 24 – Field trip: water quality monitoring in Laguna San José; from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Rebeca Rivera
Microplastics Characterization and Reduction Module:
- January 25 – Workshop on introduction to microplastics and other aquatic waste; with Coral Avilés, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
- January 27 – Field trip: characterization of microplastics; with Estuary Aquatic Waste Manager Cristina Ramirez from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (boat trip—location to be announced).
Connecting with Nature: Biodiversity, Community, and Resilience in Estuary Wetlands
On Friday, February 2, 2024, World Wetlands Day, join our education team for an illustrative talk about the importance of this ecosystem in the San Juan Bay Estuary, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register here.
Family Day at Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve
We’ve begun our thirtieth year of service! This Saturday, February 3, 2024, celebrate with us at the next family day at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. We’ll have games, sporting activities, interpretive tours, and an outdoor workshop on coral reefs and seagrasses. Don’t miss it! Events begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m., with a screening of Cine del Estuario. See more at estuario.org/eventos.
Cine del Estuario
After the family day, Cine del Estuario presents: The Little Mermaid (2023); on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jaime Benítez Park of the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. The screening will be in Spanish, with English subtitles. This feature is free of cost. Bring your blanket or chair!
Support us with your tax refund
Through your individual contribution in 2024, support the Estuario with your tax return refund. 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 conducted on Thursday, January 18, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. We recommend avoiding the area that exceeded the Beach Action Value water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid bodies of water after rain events. Have a nice weekend!
