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2022 Winter Events: River of Lights, Nighttime Kayaking, and Free Camping!

Come celebrate the holiday season at the 2022 River of Lights Celebration! You are invited to join the River Authority for an evening of fun that includes a Pixel Tree

Protect Your Pipes, Protect the River: Stop Fatbergs Before They Form

A dreaded fatberg looms in the pipes beneath the streets of San Antonio, ready to ruin holiday cheer. What is a fatberg? A fatberg is a waste mass in a

Learn about River Authority parks and trails in the new Happy Trails Series!

Welcome to the Happy Trails Blog Series! While Happy Trails sounds like we are wishing you a pleasant farewell, we hope you stick around to enjoy all the fun and

Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project moves into design phase

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District officials, recently signed a project partnership agreement establishing the path forward

Be Like a Spur and Show some River Gratitude this fall!

Estimated Read Time: 3.5 Minutes Happy Fall from the River Authority! It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one year since the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) launched

Art of San Pedro Creek Culture Park Picture-Perfect for Recent Celebration

Welcome to the quarterly Creative Currents series! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design enhancements express what is authentic about today’s culture and explore the historical significance of area waterways

From drizzle to disposal: the life of a stormwater sample

Imagine for a moment that you hear the rumble of thunder and the soft patter of raindrops falling onto your roof. You peer out of your window and confirm what

My River POV: James Sanchez, Riparian Operations Foreman

Estimated Read Time: 5 Minutes The “My River POV” series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority)

Board Insights: Gaylon Oehlke of Karnes County

Estimated Reading Time: 4 min This series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors

Message from the General Manager – Fall 2022

Derek Boese, JD, PMP General Manager Greetings to all San Antonio River Authority blog readers and supporters, At the River Authority, we define our mission as a commitment to Safe,

Alerts

Mission Reach Trail Closure

Starting Tuesday, October 27 from 9AM – Noon, the trail between Roosevelt and Echo Bridge (Markers 5.0 and 5.1) will be closed due to electrical work. Officers may temporarily stop pedestrian and cyclists near the area. Please use caution.

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Mission San Juan, Mission Espada, and Conception Park of the Mission Reach area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!

Museum Reach Maintenance Alert

Lexington Avenue West Bank Sidewalk Closure

A portion of the trail along the west bank of Lexington Avenue is temporarily closed due to work being conducted by the City. Trail users should follow posted signs at McCullough Avenue and cross to the opposite side of the trail to continue their route. Please follow all detour signage and use caution in the area. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this work is underway.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

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