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Don’t miss the 2022 Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta!

This piece is contributed by Albert Carmona, the Special Events Coordinator at the San Antonio River Foundation. The San Antonio River Foundation is a non-profit organization created to collaborate closely with

New artworks are coming to San Pedro Creek Culture Park in 2022!

Welcome to the quarterly Creative Currents series! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design enhancements express what is authentic about today’s culture and explore the historical significance of area waterways

“Wait… that’s not a duck!” Introducing South Texas Native, the Neotropic Cormorant!

A familiar sight along the San Antonio River: a Neotropic Cormorant drying its feathers. There are many exciting opportunities to see unique creatures when exploring the banks of the San

Get Ready for the Battle of the Paddle!

Wanna Race? The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), together with the San Antonio River Foundation, is excited for the launch of the 2022 San Antonio River Basin Paddling Race

#BeRiverProud in 2022!

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) staff is committed to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers. Still, we need YOU to help us protect and preserve area natural resources for future generations. There

Canoe believe it?! The San Antonio River Basin received an “A” for Paddling Standards in 2021!

The Mission Reach Paddling Trail in San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to the San Antonio River Authority’s (River Authority) Basin Report Card series! The San Antonio River Basin Report Card is

Un mensaje especial del gerente general

Un saludo todos nuestros lectores y partidarios del blog de la Autoridad Fluvial del Río San Antonio. El blog que estaba programado para hoy se llevará a cabo la próxima

Introducing our new series, Creative Currents! Follow along to learn how public art projects enhance our local creeks and the San Antonio River.

Welcome to the quarterly Creative Currents series ! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design enhancements express what is authentic about today’s culture and explore the historical significance of area waterways

Board Insights Special Edition: Chairman Jim Campbell

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

San Antonio River Authority Work to Safely Relocate Native Fish Species during River Walk Draining

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will conduct operations and maintenance activities as a part of the City of San Antonio’s (COSA) draining of portions of the San

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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