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Tips and tricks for fishing the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach

The San Antonio River Authority would love to see you out utilizing the river as a resource for fishing! Luckily, there are many places along the San Antonio River where

Media Advisory: First-Ever Volunteer Day At New Trueheart Ranch Nature Park Celebrates $50,000 National Resilience Grant With Planting Over 800 Native Plants And Grasses On Thursday, November 2

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority recently received a $50,000 grant from the national Bobcat Park Improvement Grant Program, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), to

Vultures, Maggots, and Grubs – Oh My! Decomposers and Scavengers of the San Antonio River Watershed

Let’s face it: there are just some creatures that give people the creeps! Whether they look “gross” or live in sketchy, damp places – you’re not alone in wanting to

2023 Race the River Competitive Paddling Series Concludes with Pro & Amateur Categories and Cash Prizes

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) — The San Antonio River Authority, in collaboration with the San Antonio River Foundation, is excited to announce the final 2023 Race the River paddling series event.

Explore the newly completed sections of San Pedro Creek Culture Park

A year after celebrating the opening of Phases 1.2 and 1.3, Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) are excited to announce the opening of the following

Stem Density Removal Efforts Begin Along Mission Reach to Maintain Flood Control & Preserve Project Restorations

(SAN ANTONIO,TX) – Beginning this week, teams of San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) experts will begin stem density removal efforts along the Mission Reach in order to maintain the

Community Invited to Annual Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park in Floresville

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is hosting its annual Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park in Floresville, Texas, on Saturday, October 21, from 9

What Water Means to Me by Linda Ximenes

This blog is contributed by Linda Ximenes. Ms. Ximenes is a member of the Tribal Council of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation, representing the Xarame clan. She served as a

How to Build Your Own Residential Rain Garden

A rain garden can help beautify your yard and help protect the environment. Think of the garden as a shallow bowl, about 6 to 9 inches deep, that captures rainwater

River Authority Expert’s top tree picks for Homeowners

Most of us celebrate Arbor Day in April, but every day is Arbor Day for Peter Pierson, the Natural Resource Management Specialist for the River Authority. Due to the success

Alerts

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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