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Board Insights: Michael W. Lackey

Photo credit: San Antonio River Foundation This series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of

River Authority and Community Leaders Celebrate New Access Point on Goliad Paddling Trail

WHAT:  The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Riverdale paddling access point on the Goliad Paddling Trail.  The

Celebrate National Environmental Education Week!

Photo is from a pre-pandemic River Authority outdoor nature-based education event As part of our commitment to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers, the San Antonio River Authority’s (River Authority)

Be River Proud! World Water Day and National Volunteer Month

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 to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Karnes County

KARNES COUNTY, TX – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) in partnership with Karnes County and the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office, are hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Watershed Wise Rebate Highlight: LPA, Inc.

LPA Studio parking lot with bioretention features As part of our commitment to safe, clean, and enjoyable creeks and rivers the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) actively promotes the

Invisible Invaders: Help Stop the Spread of Zebra Mussels

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is proactive when it comes to protecting our natural resources and staff have been hard at work to address invasive species as part

Outdoor Recommendations for Spring!

This is a contributed piece by our non-profit partner, the San Antonio River Foundation Spring is here and there is no better time to get outside! After months of online

River Authority Partners with Canoe Trail Goliad to Host 13th Annual Spring Flotilla

13TH ANNUAL CANOE TRAIL GOLIAD SPRING FLOTILLA ON THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER GOLIAD PADDLING TRAIL WHAT:  Canoe Trail Goliad is partnering once again with the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority)

Video Series: Kayaking the San Antonio River Walk Part 2

As part of our commitment to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) offers free park programming throughout our four-county service district in an

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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