Estuario Weekly Update
Estuarine greetings! Through our weekly update, we share opportunities for participation and actions taken in benefit of the waters and communities connected to the San Juan Bay Estuary (SJBE).
Family Day
Join us for the Family Day at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Jaime Benítez Park. We will have educational activities and opportunities to accumulate Contacto Verde or community service hours. View the scheduled activities, at estuario.org/eventos.
The Family Day is free of charge. No registration required. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Any questions or comments, please write to us at: [email protected].
Cine del Estuario
Cine del Estuario presents: Superman; on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jaime Benítez Park of the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve. The film will be screened in Spanish, with English subtitles. This feature is free of charge. No registration is required. Bring your blanket or chair!
Certification for Citizen Scientists
Below are the activities scheduled for the coming weeks. Estuario’s Citizen Science Certification workshops and field experiences count toward Contacto Verde or community service hours. See more information at: estuario.org/ccc.
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Monitoring Workshop: Physical-chemical parameters; Thursday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. through Zoom
Characterization and Reduction of Microplastics
Workshop on Characterization and Reduction of Microplastics; Thursday, November 13; at 7:00 p.m. through Zoom
Prepare for Hurricane Season
Get ready for this hurricane season. Download the Estuario Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and follow its recommendations. Your community’s preparation begins 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 carried out on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We have a GREEN flag for the Condado Lagoon. We recommend avoiding the area that exceeded the water quality parameter for enterococci of 70 CFU/100 ML. Remember to avoid the water during rain events.
