Estuario Weekly Update
An estuarine greeting! Through our weekly update, we share events and opportunities for collaboration, training, and volunteerism scheduled in benefit of the San Juan Bay Estuary, its ecosystems, and communities.
Summit 2024
The SJBEP invites you to its Summit 2024, to be held on Monday, December 2, Tuesday, 3 and Wednesday, December 4, at the theater of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico, in Hato Rey. This is a massive event that will bring together experts and connoisseurs in the topics of sustainability and urban resilience, thus achieving greater integration and collaboration between various sectors and disciplines.
Show your research
We are receiving abstracts for projects or studies relevant to the San Juan Bay Estuary watershed. If you are an expert or connoisseur on urban sustainability and resilience issues, we invite you to submit a poster as part of the Watershed Symposium of Puerto Rico on Wednesday, December 4.
Join as a volunteer
We are also looking for volunteers to collaborate on-site performing various tasks during the Summit’s three days. Sign up today at the event portal.
The Summit 2024 is open to the public. See more information in estuario.org/cumbre-2024.
Giving Tuesday
Help us restore and protect the waters of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its ecosystems. Donate to the SJBEP today, in commemoration of this upcoming Giving Tuesday, which will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Your donation will help us achieve a healthier and more resilient watershed for its inhabitants.
Any amount is appreciated. See the different ways you can contribute, in estuario.org/donate.
Recycling pop-up in Loíza
Bring your recyclables to the new Recycling Pop-up, a monthly collection event in Loíza. The next (and first) Pop-up will be on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Miguel Fuentes Pinet Stadium. Don’t miss it! See more information, HERE.
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Below are the events scheduled for the coming weeks. See more information at: estuario.org/ccc.
Participatory Bird Census Module:
Microplastics Characterization and Reduction Module:
Coastal Resilience Module:
Employment opportunities
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RESEARCH AND STUDY PROPOSALS – ESTUARIO FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS—The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership is looking to engage graduate students to design and conduct a research project that employs a multidisciplinary approach to develop innovative strategies for enhancing the resilience of vulnerable regions through nature-based solutions in the San Juan Bay Estuary.
ARTISTA RESIDENTE DEL ESTUARIO—El Artista Residente del Estuario enfocará su propuesta a lo largo de la quebrada Juan Méndez en San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Download Your Free Copy—San Juan Bay Estuary: Research History and Opportunities
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership is pleased to share the recent publication, San Juan Bay Estuary: Research History and Opportunities; by Ariel E. Lugo and Jorge F. Bauzá Ortega.
This comprehensive document includes valuable information on research conducted in the estuarine system, calling for adding to these observations, findings, and conclusions in potential future research.
To arrange for a paperback pickup, please contact us at 787-725-8165.
Stay prepared this Hurricane Season
Be ready throughout 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 number information and instructions for preparing emergency backpacks.
Don’t get scared! Get prepared.
Weekly water quality monitoring
Evaluation conducted Thursday, November 14, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon. However, we recommend avoiding the areas that exceeded the water quality standard of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid the water during precipitation events.
