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Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Are old medicine bottles, paint cans, and cleaning products taking up space in your cabinets? We’ve got the solution! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in collaboration with local

Flood Control at San Pedro Creek: Beauty with a Purpose

Did you know that many of the River Authority’s beautification projects, like San Pedro Creek Culture Park (SPC), also help protect against flooding? In addition to the inclusion of stunning

My River POV: Tommy Mitchell

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 personal connection

RIVER CAMP! Series Spring Break Edition

In our quarterly RIVER CAMP! Series, we invite younger supporters of the San Antonio River (and those young at heart) to learn more about this precious freshwater resource. Tune in

The 6th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest

The 6th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest is currently underway! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is seeking photo submissions for a photo contest intended to help capture the

Southside’s Confluence Park Celebrates Five Years

This piece is co-contributed by Frates Seeligson, Executive Director of the San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation), the San Antonio River Authority’s nonprofit partner. Established in 2003, the River Foundation

River Threats: Blue Tilapia

You might know the tilapia best as a mild, white fish fillet wrapped in a corn tortilla with cabbage slaw or baked with garlic and butter. But did you know

Utilities Quality Control: Checks and Balances

Welcome to our fifth and final installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we are sharing what

Board Insights: Dominic Carvajal of Wilson 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

Happy Trails! Spring 2023 Edition

Welcome back to the Happy Trails Blog Series! We hope you enjoyed our first Happy Trails blog, where we explored the fun and free activities available at San Antonio River

Alerts

Espada Park

The restrooms at Espada park are closed due to a water leak. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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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