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The Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project is a community-initiated restoration effort for the network of creeks on San Antonio’s Westside. The project’s focus is to restore 11 miles of the

If you attended the 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, you may have noticed some people walking around covered in trash while picking up litter. Your eyes weren’t deceiving

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

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 and their connection to

On Saturday, September 28th, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) celebrated 2024 National Public Lands Day with two volunteer events engaging Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas and JP Morgan Chase

The San Antonio River is more than just a waterway; it’s a living, breathing part of our community’s history and identity. As a descendant of the original settlers at Mission

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors has a new board member representing Goliad County. John Yochem Jr. was appointed by Governor Abbott to fill the Goliad

Did the picture above get your heart racing? You’re not alone. Fear of snakes, also known as ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias in the world. Across many

It’s official; HHW Events have been scheduled for Fall 2024! In collaboration with local partners, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) holds six Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events

In science, as in life, remarkable achievements are rarely reached alone. Over the past few months, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) has been proudly showcasing the success of

Alerts

San Antonio River Walk Draining

Beginning Monday, January 13 through Friday, January 17, a small section of the San Antonio River will be drained as part of the River Walk Maintenance Program. The work will not affect the River Walk loop and Go Rio boat service will continue to operate in the river loop area. For more information, please refer to the City of San Antonio’s website.

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park 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!

 Stem Density efforts in the Eagle Land segment will be extended through the end of February 2025.

Trail Closure Alert – Roosevelt Park

The trail on the east bank of the river, from north of Steve’s Avenue to Roosevelt Park, will close today, January 6, and reopen on Thursday afternoon, January 9.

Next week, the trail will be closed again from January 13 to January 17 as work resumes in the area.

This closure is in conjunction with our STEM Density work. Thank you for your understanding as we enhance our trails!

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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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