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Whooping Cranes and Waterways: The EAC’s Commitment to Conservation

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) team is so proud that our commitment to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers is supported by so many important community groups, including

Let Love Flow! Celebrating the San Antonio River through Stewardship and Service

February is a perfect month to highlight our love for the San Antonio River and the communities it serves! In anticipation of spring, we’re devising wonderful ways to experience the

Timeless Tiles: Exploring the stories behind San Pedro Creek’s mosaic benches

Picture this. You’re exploring Downtown San Antonio, where every corner whispers a story of the past. From the bustling Pearl to the iconic Alamo and Hemisfair Park, your journey brings

Celebrating Another Milestone Mussel Moment for the San Antonio River

On today’s blog, we’re celebrating a recent milestone in the Mission Reach Mussel Reintroduction Project: the successful reintroduction of all four target mussel species into the Mission Reach. These four

Board Insights: Patrice Melancon of 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: Austin Davis

I grew up along Balcones Creek, a small, intermittent tributary to Cibolo Creek. I was able to spend countless hours exploring the dry creek bed in the summer and the

South Texas Natives: Bobcat

Photo Credit: Jack Cochran (iNaturalist CC-BY-NC) Have you ever seen a bobcat (Lynx rufus)? Bobcats are typically elusive, but if you quietly walk through your local natural area, you might

Our Most-Viewed Blogs in 2024

Happy New Year, San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog subscribers! Once a week, we enjoy bringing you exciting information about the San Antonio River Watershed and the River Authority’s

New Year, New Life for an Old Dam: River Authority launches restoration of Historic Otilla Dam

As we kick off a new year, it feels fitting to spotlight an exciting new project, albeit on an old structure built for irrigation purposes—the Otilla Dam. In 2015, the

Board Insights: Liza “Lisa” Barratachea of Bexar County

Liza “Lisa” Barratachea was born and raised in San Antonio. Before graduating from Texas A&M University in College Station, she attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and Providence High School. She

Alerts

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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