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Winners of the 2022 River Clicks Photo Contest

JUDGE’S CHOICE CATEGORY – GOLIAD COUNTY  Winner: Jim Payne The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) hosted the fifth annual River Clicks Photo Contest this year. The photo contest is designed

Join us for a celebration of San Pedro Creek Culture Park!

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and Bexar County are excited to announce a fun-filled weekend of festivities in celebration of the completion of Phase 1 of San Pedro

Board Insights: Hector Morales of Bexar County

Estimated Read Time: 3.5 Minutes 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

Fall 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Are you a resident of Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad county? Great! Do you have cleaning products, tires, batteries, and other waste taking up space in your cabinets and garage? Perfect!

My River POV: River Authority Intern Edition # 2 —Summer 2022

Estimated Reading 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)

Making Mussels for the Mission Reach

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) aquatic biologists are preparing for a native freshwater mussel reintroduction in the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River

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

Alerts

Park Closure: Safety Notice

Safety Notice: All lower sections of River Crossing Park, Graytown, and Helton have been closed to due to flooding. They will remain closed until further notice.

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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