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Back to School Bash at Escondido Creek Parkway on August 27

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Mark your calendars! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) invites you to celebrate Escondido Creek Parkway’s (ECP) second anniversary on Saturday, August 27, 2022,

Green Infrastructure to the Rescue! How GI Protects Our Local Creeks and the SA River

Read Time: 4 Minutes Welcome to the San Antonio River Authority’s (River Authority) Basin Report Card series! The San Antonio River Basin Report Card is an annual assessment of twelve

Local Artist Uses Natural Materials from San Antonio River

Read Time: 2.5 Minutes This piece is contributed by Manuel Davila, Cultural Arts Manager at the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions. Manuel’s art exemplifies a strong

My River POV: Minna Paul

Read Time: 4.5 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) staff

Utilities Collections: The Team Behind Sewer Pipe Management

Read Time: 3.5 Minutes Welcome to our second installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we will

Partner Highlight: Alamo Area Master Naturalist Chapter

This partnership has grown and evolved over the years into a beautiful, mutually beneficial relationship of trust and excellence while significantly impacting the San Antonio community. Read Time: 4 minutes

Board Insights: Jerry Gonzales of Bexar County

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 and their personal connection to

My River POV: River Authority Intern Edition—Summer 2022

Read Time: 4.5 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) staff

Summer 2022 Message from the General Manager

Reading Time: 3 min Derek Boese, JD, PMP General Manager Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate our Nation’s Independence this month, it is an excellent opportunity to reflect on

Board Insights: Deb Bolner Prost of Bexar County

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 and their personal connection to

Alerts

Stay Weather‑Aware

We are experiencing heavy rains and thunderstorms over the next few days and are currently under a flood watch. Heavy rains in short time spans may result in high water on roads and temporary closures at low water crossings.

Before heading out, residents are encouraged to check SARiverFlood.org or their local county flood website for real‑time roadway conditions:

These sites provide up‑to‑date information from flood‑monitoring sensors across the region. Real‑time updates are available 24/7 to help you stay informed as conditions change.

Please use caution when traveling and plan routes accordingly.

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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