Estuario Weekly Update
Estuarine greetings! Below, we share with you the publications and collaboration, volunteering, training and employment opportunities for this week; for the benefit of the ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and their communities.
Download our Annual Report (2023)
For the benefit of all our supporters, donors, volunteers, and friends, we have released the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership 2023 Annual Report.
It contains the actions carried out under the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan of the San Juan Bay Estuary during Fiscal Year 2023, and a financial summary for Fiscal Year 2022.
View the document (PDF), here.
Employment Opportunities
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) is seeking qualified applicants for the Estuario Project Coordinator- Juan Méndez Creek position to carry out the reconnaissance study and develop report, manage data, support with coordination with USACE and any other support needed to manage technical aspects for the Juan Mendez Creek Restoration. See the listing here.
Estuario seeks a senior level expert/technical to bring support as a Technical Facilitator to lead an analysis of the conditions of the Juan Mendez Creek with the input from the Infrastructure Committee. See the listing here.
Estuario seeks qualified applicants for the field technician position to conduct a rapid needs assessment, gather data, conduct analysis, document, and present the results of the rapid needs assessment. See the listing here.
Estuario seeks proposals from qualified firms/individuals for Podcast Services to document the restoration of the Juan Mendez Creek under the funds of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). See the listing here.
The Stakeholder and Engagement Coordinator supports Estuario’s role as a regional convener, catalyst, and facilitator to restore and maintain clean waters that support thriving ecosystems, healthy communities, and a vibrant ecosystem in the San Juan Bay Estuary and its urbanized watershed. See the listing here.
The Citizen Science and Education Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Estuario’s capacity building efforts and education efforts at a regional level. This position will help develop and communicate data related to baseline conditions through habitat, restoration, or coastal resilience initiatives, volunteer monitoring, and other data sets through education efforts. See the listing here.
Certification for Citizen Scientists
- November 16 – Workshop on introduction to microplastics and other aquatic waste; with Coral Avilés, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
- November 17 – Field trip: participatory bird census; with Coral Avilés and Eliezer Nieves, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in San Juan’s Central Park
- November 11 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Coral Communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintron, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
- November 11 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Coral Communities [Adults and Youth]; with Daritzel Cintron, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
- November 14 – Thematic Workshop: Ecological Assessment of Seagrass Communities; with Daritzel Cintrón, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
- November 18 – Field trip: planting coastal vegetation [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
- November 18 – Field trip: planting of coastal vegetation [adults and youth]; with Andreína Alexatos, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
- November 19 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Seagrass Communities; with Daritzel Cintron, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
- November 19 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Seagrass Communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintron, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
- November 25 – Field Trip: Ecological Assessment of Seagrass Communities [STUDENTS 9-12]; with Daritzel Cintron, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Laguna del Condado
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, November 9, 2023. We have a RED flag for the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. We recommend avoiding all areas that exceeded the Beach Action Value water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 ML. Have a good weekend!
