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.
Family Day
The SJBEP invites you to the next Family Day at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, on the grounds of the Jaime Benítez Park.
We will have a sports activity, an educational talk and a tour of the Reserve, as well as a story reading and Cine del Estuario. More details will be published soon.
Summit 2024
Everyone is invited to the 2024 Summit, 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, to achieve greater integration and collaboration between various sectors and disciplines.
Show your research
We are receiving abstracts of 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’re also receiving registrations for volunteers who can collaborate on various tasks during these three days. Sign up today on the event portal.
The Summit 2024 is open to the public. See more information at 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 more resilient and healthier watershed for its inhabitants.
Any amount is appreciated. See the different ways you can contribute, in estuario.org/donate.
Meeting for Estuario Artists-in-Residence
We have scheduled a third orientation meeting for the Estuario Artists-in-Residence opportunity, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. virtually, via Zoom.
This meeting is integral to the process of submission and selection of proposals.
To participate, register today, at estuario.org/eventos
Blue Friday
Join us at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve, on Friday, November 29, 2024, where we will spend an environmental blue Friday, performing a cleanup from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with Amigos de la Laguna. We will meet on the grounds of Jaime Benítez Park. See you there!
Bird Study Merit Badge for Scouts
The SJBEP, in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Council of the Boy Scouts of America, will be offering the Bird Study Merit Badge.
Merit badge requirements will be offered in a virtual workshop via the Zoom platform. The workshop consists of two parts on different days. Participants must attend both sessions.
First Virtual Session: Monday, December 9, 2024 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM)
Second Virtual Session: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM)
For the field requirement, we will have a list of dates to coordinate attendance to two bird censuses, between December 14, 2024, and January 5, 2025. The dates will be announced soon. The Scout must always be accompanied by an adult (Unit Leader or Parent/Guardian). Both must register on the dates they will attend. The bird censuses will be early in the morning, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The instructors for the Merit Badge workshop and the bird censuses will be Eliezer Nieves-Rodriguez and Coral Avilés Santiago.
Scouts require the approval from their Scoutmasters before registering. An adult leader from their unit must register and be present for the two virtual sessions. Register HERE.
Coastal Resilience with Students
On Friday, November 15, 2024, we held a planting of coastal vegetation in the Condado Lagoon, with students from the American Military Academy.
The group of 24 students, together with their teacher, planted more than 300 specimens of coastal vegetation, including red mangroves and seagrapes. This effort was led by arborist, Andreína Alexatos. Awesome!
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Below are the events scheduled for the coming weeks. See more information at: estuario.org/ccc.
Participatory Bird Census Module:
Coastal Resilience Module:
Employment opportunities
Media Coverage
November 20, 2024. Programa del Estuario de la Bahía de San Juan invita a participar de la Cumbre 2024. Ciencia y Ambiente. El Nuevo Día. Web. https://www.elnuevodia.com/ciencia-ambiente/otros/notas/programa-del-estuario-de-la-bahia-de-san-juan-invita-a-participar-de-la-cumbre-2024/
November 20, 2024. Cumbre Estuarina 2024 será un llamado a la acción por los ecosistemas urbanos. Ambiente. Ey Boricua. Web. https://eyboricua.com/noticias/ambiente/cumbre-estuarina-2024-sera-un-llamado-a-la-accion-por-los-ecosistemas-urbanos/
November 20, 2024. Estuario de San Juan celebrará la Cumbre Estuarina 2024. El Vocero. Web. https://www.elvocero.com/verde/estuario-de-san-juan-celebrar-la-cumbre-2024/article_ac573882-a7a3-11ef-99c7-6b2cec473f4c.amp.html
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.
Prepare for this 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 number information and instructions for preparing emergency backpacks.
Don’t get scared! Get prepared.
Weekly Water Quality Monitoring
Evaluation conducted Thursday, November 21, 2024. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon. All stations presented values within the Beach Action Value water quality standard parameters of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid all bodies of water during precipitation events. Have a good weekend!
