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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

Love Your San Antonio River

This piece is contributed by Minna Paul, Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator II with the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority). February is a great month to showcase our love for

My River POV: Rebecca Reeves

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

New murals from The Art of Four coming to San Pedro Creek in Spring 2023

Artists Jocelyn Van Taylor and Tyson Davis with The Art of Four founder Maria Williams (center). Welcome to the quarterly Creative Currents series! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design

South Texas Natives: Atlantic blue crab

In honor of World Wetlands Day (February 2), we’re using today’s blog to honor an essential species in the wetland and marsh ecosystems of San Antonio Bay: the Atlantic blue

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Nature

The Green Jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) is a species of jay found throughout South Texas including the San Antonio River Watershed. The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) operates and manages

Alerts

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!

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The Salinas boardwalk will be closed due to repairs for the next couple of weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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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