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San Pedro Creek’s newest eco-conscious sculpture gives our waterways a helping hand

Welcome to the 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 through

Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project hits major design milestone

The Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project is a community-initiated restoration effort for the network of creeks on San Antonio’s Westside. The project’s focus is to restore 11 miles of the

Butterflies, BioBlitzes, and Community Action: Celebrating pollinators during peak migration season

If you attended the 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, you may have noticed some people walking around covered in trash while picking up litter. Your eyes weren’t deceiving

Board Insights: Jerry Gonzales, Bexar County

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

My River POV: Sharon Otholt

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 connection to

Corporate volunteers and River Warriors unite to restore San Antonio’s waterways

On Saturday, September 28th, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) celebrated 2024 National Public Lands Day with two volunteer events engaging Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas and JP Morgan Chase

A Journey Through Generations by Brenda Pacheco

The San Antonio River is more than just a waterway; it’s a living, breathing part of our community’s history and identity. As a descendant of the original settlers at Mission

Goliad County’s John Yochem appointed to River Authority Board

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors has a new board member representing Goliad County. John Yochem Jr. was appointed by Governor Abbott to fill the Goliad

South Texas Natives: Diamondback water snake

Did the picture above get your heart racing? You’re not alone. Fear of snakes, also known as ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias in the world. Across many

Upcoming Fall 2024 Hazardous Waste Events Set for Southern Basin

It’s official; HHW Events have been scheduled for Fall 2024! In collaboration with local partners, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) holds six Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events