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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

RIVER CAMP! comes to the River Authority’s blog!

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

A Special Message from the General Manager

Hello to all our readers and supporters of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog. The blog that was scheduled for today is going to run next week. It’s

San Antonio River Authority Begins 2022 with New Leadership

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors approved a new slate of officers at their final meeting of 2021, which occurred on December 15th. The new

River Authority Announces Funding for the Westside Creeks Project in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Work Plan

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) announced today that the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project (Westside Creeks) has received the full federal share of the project

Guess what we’re talking a-BOAT on the River Authority blog today…The 2021 MRINS is oh-FISH-ially complete!

A yellow bullhead catfish! One of the many species found in the 2021 Mission Reach Intensive Nekton Survey (MRINS). After six long days trudging through thick riparian vegetation and wading

My River POV: Leamon Anderson

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

Integrity is ONE of our Core Values, and Biotic Integrity is in our latest Basin Report Card highlight!

Aquatic Biologist Zoe Nichols holds two Largemouth Bass during a fish survey. Welcome to the River Authority’s Basin Report Card series! In 2020, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority)

Nature is Calling! Start off the New Year at the San Antonio River

The Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. The San Antonio River Basin provides ample opportunities to enjoy quality time outdoors.  As part of the San Antonio River Authority’s (River

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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