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We all know about healthy habits, but what about healthy habitats?

The Medina River at County Road 484 is one of the many sites where River Authority aquatic biologists collect habitat data (SARA Site 14200 on the below map). Welcome to

What did the River Authority discover from the 2021 MRINS?

Aquatic biologists Austin Davis and Angelica Rapacz hold Largemouth bass. After months of digging through data, the aquatic biologists at the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) have made some

After Recent Routine Monitoring, Invasive Zebra Mussels Were Not Detected in Braunig and Calaveras Lakes

New report shows zero detection of Zebra Mussels found in local waterways SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) recently received results from routine Zebra Mussel monitoring

Board Insights: Meet Newly Appointed Wilson Co. Board Member, Derek Gaudlitz

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

Litter in the San Antonio River is no Joke!

It’s officially Spring in Texas! It’s time to celebrate the arrival of many things: Fiesta® San Antonio, celebrations throughout our San Antonio River Basin communities, and the appearance of the

Bexar County, City of San Antonio, and San Antonio River Authority tour the Mission Reach and Westside Creeks with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Michael Connor

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), Bexar County and the City of San Antonio welcomed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for

Spring 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

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 partners,

Introducing our new Utilities Team Series

Did you know that the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is a full-service wastewater utility provider serving a portion of northeast Bexar County since 1966? Over the years, we

New to San Antonio? Welcome to Flash Flood Alley

The 1998 flood in San Antonio; a 100-year flood disaster. Photo credit: San Antonio Express-News Welcome to the San Antonio River Authority’s (River Authority) Basin Report Card series! The San

Meet the tiny South Texas critter that’s to DYE for!

Whether you grew up in South Texas or are a recent transplant, it’s hard to miss the white fuzzy-looking patches on the prickly pear (Optuntia sp.). Crowned as the State

Alerts

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park Temporary Closure

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park will be closed from Monday 8/10 – Friday 8/21 for new playground development. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve this park for your enjoyment.

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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