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Bring on the Birds! Celebrate Birds with Acts of Stewardship

A Northern mockingbird guards Yaupon Holly berries at the River Authority Main Office. All eyes were on birds last week, as enthusiasts around the Unites States completed the annual Christmas

Why did the River Authority remove trees from the Mission Reach?

We have recently fielded some questions from the public about the stem density removal work taking place along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River Walk. Back in October

A New Year’s Message from the General Manager

Happy New Year to all our readers and supporters of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog, I hope you were able to enjoy time with family and friends

Board Insights: Special Edition Reflections of Outgoing Chairman Darrell Brownlow

Note to our blog readers: It is customary in our Board Insight series for the board members to answer a set of questions to provide the reader an opportunity to

Board Insights: Dr. James Fuller

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

Board Insights: Lourdes Galvan

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

Whoop! There it is! An A+ Rating for Whooping Crane Growth in 2021

Welcome to the River Authority’s Basin Report Card series! In 2020, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) developed the San Antonio River Basin Report Card from the drive to

Thinking Like a River

After a recent visit to Confluence Park, a friend created the above illustration of one of the art benches. The art bench was designed by local artist Gary Sweeney and

Be River Proud: Alligators in the San Antonio River!?

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

River Authority’s Upcoming Holiday Events

As part of our commitment to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) maintains more than 500 acres of parks along the San Antonio

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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