Estuario Weekly Update
An estuarine greeting! Summer is here, and with it come new opportunities to learn, explore and act for the health of our waters. This week, we continue to connect you with the ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary (SJBE), through educational experiences, monitoring and activities that strengthen our commitment to the environment.
Snorkeling Educational Tour at Playita del Condado
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, connect with life below the water’s surface on the Snorkeling Tour at Playita del Condado, at 4:30 p.m. in the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Nature Reserve. Join us and explore the marine biodiversity and ecosystems that make the Reserve a unique space. Hope to see you there!
This activity will count toward Contacto Verde or community service hours. Sign up today, at estuario.org/eventos.
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Below are the activities scheduled for the coming weeks. See more information in estuario.org/ccc. These activities count toward community and Contacto Verde hours.
Water Quality Monitoring Module
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Physical-chemical parameters; on Monday, June 23, at 8:00 a.m. at Lago Las Curías and Río Piedras
Water Quality Monitoring Workshop: Bacteriological monitoring; Monday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Physical-chemical parameters; Tuesday, June 24, at 9:00 a.m. in San Juan Bay
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Physical-chemical parameters; Wednesday, June 25, at 8:00 a.m. at Laguna San Jose
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Bacteriological Monitoring; Thursday, June 26, at 9:30 a.m. at the Condado Lagoon
Water Quality Monitoring Field Experience: Bacteriological Monitoring; Thursday, July 3, at 9:30 a.m. at the Condado Lagoon
Coastal Resilience Module
Coastal Resilience Workshop: Ecological Assessment of Coral Reefs and Seagrasses; Tuesday, June 24, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Coastal Resilience Field Experience: Ecological Assessment of Coral Reefs; Wednesday, June 25, at 8:00 a.m. at the Condado Lagoon
Coastal Resilience Field Experience: Ecological Assessment of Seagrasses; Wednesday, June 25, at 12:00 p.m. at the Condado Lagoon
Coastal Resilience Field Experience: Planting coastal vegetation; Saturday, June 28, at 8:00 a.m. in Piñones
Prepare for Hurricane Season
Get ready for this hurricane season. Download the Estuario Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and follow its recommendations. The strength and resilience of your community starts at home.
Also visit the Estuario Virtual Community Hub, where you’ll find vital information such as relevant emergency numbers and instructions for preparing emergency backpacks.
Don’t get scared! Get prepared.
Weekly water quality monitoring
Evaluation conducted on Thursday, June 19, 2025. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon. We recommend avoiding the area that exceeded the “Beach Action Value” water quality parameter of 70 CFU/100 ML enterococci. Remember to avoid the water during rain events.
