Spring 2024 Message from the GM

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General Manager Derek Boese in a kayak

Derek Boese

Derek Boese, JD, PMP General Manager

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is snapping and paddling into spring. Come out and join us as we explore and enjoy the San Antonio River Basin. The 7th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest is underway and the Race the River Paddling Series begins on April 21st.

River Clicks Photo Contest

The River Authority’s annual River Clicks Photo Contest kicked off March 1st and runs through May 31st. We timed the photo contest to coincide with spring so photographers of all ages and skills can capture the flora and fauna emerge from winter. Wildflowers are abundant with the recent rains, so grab your cameras, or phones, and start snapping winning pics.

bee and flower

Judges Choice Goliad County Winner: Wilfred Korth

The spotlight categories this year are the River Authority’s two newest parks, Hendrick Arnold Nature Park and Trueheart Ranch Nature Park. The other categories include: Aerial, Creeks & Rivers, Domestic Pets, Plants & Animals, Recreation, Seasonal Variation, and Students (under 18). For more details, head to the contest website.

For those that enjoy a workout or being able to see things from a new perspective, the River Authority, in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation, is launching the Race the River Paddling Series.  We invite amateur and experienced paddling racers from all over are invited to take part in 4 races across the San Antonio River Basin.

The series will provide paddling experiences on the Mission Reach, SASPAMCO, and Goliad paddling trails and the first ever nighttime race on the historic Downtown River Walk. There will be prizes for the top three finishers in each category in each race. These races will draw together paddling enthusiasts from across the region and state to visit and become part of our river community. Head to the race website for more information and registration.

RACE DATES

Mission Reach—April 21, 2024

Goliad—May 11, 2024

Downtown Riverwalk—September 6, 2024

SASPAMCO—October 5, 2024

General Manager Derek Boese in a kayak

Join me in the San Antonio River Basin and help the River Authority welcome the South Central Texas spring!

Derek

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Maintenance Notice – Museum Reach Trail

Maintenance will be occurring on Wednesday, December 4th, 7am-6pm on F.I.S.H. The trails will remain open, please proceed with caution when crossing beneath IH35. 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 public spaces!

Stem Density Efforts

**Update: Trails are open all this week. Thank you for your patience and stay safe!

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park 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!

 

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.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

Acequia Trail Notice

The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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